'Senior Division, No. 286, Fourth Quarter, 1966

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE

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THE BLESSING

OF DAILY STUDY

"The beauty and riches of the Word have a transforming influence on

mind ,and character."—Christ's

Object Lessons,

page 132.

"There is nothing more calculated to strengthen the intellect than the

study of the Scriptures. No other book is so potent to elevate the thoughts,

'to give vigor to the faculties, as the broad, ennobling truths of the Bible. If

.God's Word were studied as it should' be, men would have a breadth of

mind, a nobility of character, and a stability of purpose rarely seen in these

times:"---LSteps to Christ,

page 9o.

My Daily Lesson Study Pledge

As one who greatly desires to improve his knowledge of the Scriptures, I

pledge myself to the careful and prayerful study of some portion of my

Sabbath School lesson each day of the week.

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Lesson .Titles for the Quarter

Christlikeness

The Spirit of Forgiveness

The Spirit of Humility

The Spirit of Christian Courtesy

The Spirit of Self-Control

The Spirit of Kindness

The Spirit of Self-Denial

'8. The Spirit of Zealous Service

The Spirit of Prayer

10.

The Spirit of Courage

11.

The Spirit of Giving

12.

The Spirit of Faithfulness

13.

The Spirit of BrotherhOod

14.

Becoming Like Him

'NOTE.—All Scripture references quoted from Phillips are taken from

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Oxford University Press, Inc., New York City.

All Scripture references quoted from

The Amplified New Testament

and

The

Amplified Old Testament

are used by permission of The Lockman Foundation,

Santa Ana, California.

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Sabbath School Lesson Quarterly

THE SPIRIT-FILLED LIFE

Lesson 1, for October 1, 1966

Christlikeness

MEMORY VERSE:

"Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none

of His." Rom. 8:9, last part.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Steps to Christ," chapter, "Growing

Up Into Christ."

STUDY AIM:

To behold Christ and to emulate His character.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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Wednesday: Questions 7-10.

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Friday: Review entire lesson.

Lesson Outline:

'Introduction

I. The 'Spirit of Christ

Isaiah foretells the spirit of Christ's

ministry. Isa. 11:1-5; 61:1-3.

Isaiah's prophecy fufilled. Matt. 9:

36; Luke 9:51-56; Eph. 5:2;

Gal. 6:2.

II. In Christ's Image, in Spirit and

Character

Christ, the image of the invisible

God. Col. 1:13-15; Heb. 1:1-3.

Man made in the image of God..

Gen. 1:26, 27.

Man predestined to be like

God's Son. Rom. 8:29.

Christlikeness, evidence of the

new birth. Col. 3:8-10.

III. We Must Be Like Him

We should walk as He walked.

1 John 2:6.

Without His Spirit we are not His.

Rom. 8:9, last part.

IV. Help to Become Like Him

Power inherent in the promises of

God. 2 Peter 1:4.

10.

God "stablishes us." 2 Cor. 1:

21, 22.

V. Forever Like Him

11.

"The image of the heavenly."

1 Cor. 15:49.

12.

Like Him at His appearing.

1 John 3:2; 1 Cor. 15:51-54.

13.

Like His glorious body. Phil.

3:20, 21.

THE LESSON

Introduction

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Live and their beauty of character. He looks

to see how much of His Spirit they possess

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"Not by their wealth, their education,

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and how much of His likeness their life

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or their position does God estimate men.

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reveals. To be great in God's kingdom

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He estimates therri by their purity of mo-

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is to be as a little child in humility, in

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simplicity of faith, and in purity of love."

—The Ministry of Healing,

pages 477, 478.

The Spirit of Christ

What did Isaiah say would char-

acterize the work of the Messiah?

Isa. 11:1-5; 61:1-3. Compare Luke 4:

16-21.

How is the spirit of Christ's min-

istry described by New Testament

writers? Matt. 9:36; Luke 9:51-56;

Eph. 5:2; Gal. 6:2.

In Christ's Image, in Spirit

and Character

Who is the perfect image of

God? Col. 1:13-15; Heb. 1:1-3.

NOTE.—"Christ is the visible representa-

tion of the invisible God." Col. 1:15, Wey-

mouth. "To see what God is like, we must

look at Jesus. Jesus perfectly represents,

perfectly manifests God to men, in a form

which men can see and know and under-

stand."—William Barclay,

The Letter to

the Colossians,

page 140.

In whose image was man cre-

ated? Gen. 1:26, 27.

NOTE.—"When Adam came from the

Creator's hand, he bore, in his physical,

mental, and spiritual nature, a likeness to

his Maker. 'God created man in His own

image' (Genesis 1:27), and it was His

purpose that the longer man lived the

more fully he should reveal this image—

the more fully reflect the glory of the

Creator. All his faculties were capable of

development; their capacity and vigor

were continually to increase. . . . Had he

remained loyal to God, all this would have

been his forever. Throughout eternal ages

he would have continued to gain new

treasures of knowledge, to discover fresh

springs of happiness, and to obtain clearer

and yet clearer conceptions of the wisdom,

the power, and the love of God. More

and more fully would he have fulfilled the

object of his creation, more and more

fully have reflected the Creator's glory."—

Education,

page 15.

What was God's original plan

for man? Rom. 8:29.

NOTE.—"To share the likeness of His

Son." Weymouth.

"It is the glorious destiny of every Chris-

tian to be changed into the likeness of

Christ, the Son of God. . . . How such a

marvelous transformation may take place

is the good news of the gospel. . . . The

change is effected by the union of the

human with the divine. As the Son of God

took upon Himself our human nature, so

Christians may become the temples of

the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19), and Christ

will dwell in them (John 14:23). . . . By

patient endurance of suffering his character

is continually made more and more like

that of the Saviour, . . . until the day of

final glorification, when the likeness will

be made complete."—S.D.A.

Bible Com-

mentary,

on Rom. 8:29.

What is one of the greatest evi-

dences that we have truly put on the

new man in Christ Jesus? Col. 3:8-10.

NOTE.—When we are renewed "after the

image of Him that created" us—when we

are truly Christlike, manifesting the spirit

of Christ in our daily lives—then men

will know that we have been born again.

Sanctification, with its constant goal of

Christlikeness, is a continuous process

throughout our lifetime. The New English

Bible renders Colossians 3:10, "The new

nature, which is being constantly renewed

in the image of its Creator."

We Must Be Like Him

How does John say Christlike-

ness will be manifested in the life of

an individual? 1 John 2:6.

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NoTE.—If we have the Spirit of Christ,

we will walk in the footsteps of Christ.

With His help and by His grace we will

keep all of the commandments. "Obedience

is the test of whether we really live 'in

God' or not. The life of a man who pro-

fesses to be living in God must bear the

stamp of Christ." 1 John 2:5, 6, Phillips.

8. What does the apostle Paul say

about those who do not manifest the

presence of the Spirit of Christ in

their daily lives? Rom. 8:9, last part.

NOTE.—"Through faith in Christ, every

deficiency of character may be supplied,

every defilement cleansed, every fault cor-

rected, every excellence developed."—Ed-

ucation, page 257.

"The followers of Christ are to become

like Him—by the grace of God to form

characters in harmony with the principles

of His holy law. . .

"This work can be accomplished only

through faith in Christ, by the power of

the indwelling Spirit of God."—The

Great

Controversy,

page 469.

Forever Like Him

NOTE.—"It is not by arbitrary law or

rule that the graces of character are de-

veloped. It is by dwelling in the atmo-

sphere of the pure, the noble, the true.

And wherever there is purity of heart and

nobleness of character, it will be revealed

in purity and nobleness of action and of

speech."—Education,

page 237.

Help to Become Like Him

What is one means by which

Christians may. become partakers of

the divine nature? 2 Peter 1:4.

NoTE.—We become "partakers of the

divine nature"—Christlike---through the

power contained in the precious promises

of the Word. There is an inspired promise

for our every need.

"Real refinement of thought and manner

is better learned in the school of the divine

Teacher than by any observance of set

rules. His love pervading the heart gives

to the character those refining touches

that fashion it in the semblance of His

own. This education imparts a heaven-

born dignity and sense of propriety. It

gives a sweetness of disposition and a

gentleness of manner that can never be

equaled by the superficial polish of fash-

ionable

society."—Education,

page 241.

10.

Who alone has power to impart

the spirit of Christ to our hearts?

2 Cor. 1:21, 22.

11.

How does Paul describe the

transformation of the born-again

child of God? 1 Cor. 15:49.

NOTE.—"Let us also bear the image of

the [Man] of heaven." The Amplified New

Testament. "Of the heavenly Man."

N.E.B.

12.

When will we become like

Jesus in body as well as in character?

1 John 3:2; 1 Cor. 15:51-54.

NOTE.—"We know that when He comes

and

is manifested we shall [as God's chil-

dren] , resemble

and

be like Him, for we

shall see Him just as He [really] is."

1 John 3:2, The Amplified New Testament.

13.

What does Paul say of the

eternal likeness of the redeemed to

the Redeemer? Phil. 3:20, 21.

NoTE.—"He will remake these wretched

bodies of ours to resemble His own

glorious body." Phil. 3:21, Phillips.

"All come forth from their graves the

same in stature as when they entered the

tomb. Adam, who stands among the risen

throng, is of lofty height and majestic

form, in stature but, little below the Son

of God. He presents a marked contrast to

the people of later generations; in

this

one respect is shown the great degeneracy

of the race. But all arise with the fresh-

ness and vigor of eternal youth. In the

beginning, man was created in the likeness

of God, not only in character, but in

form and feature. Sin defaced and almost

obliterated the divine image; but Christ

came to restore that which had been

lost. He will change our vile bodies and'

fashion them like unto His glorious body.

The mortal, corruptible form, devoid of

comeliness, once polluted with sin, becomes'

perfect, beautiful, and immortal. All blem-

ishes and deformities are left in the grave.

Restored to the tree of life in the long-

lost Eden, the redeemed will 'grow up'

(Malachi 4:2) to the full stature of the

race in its primeval glory."—The

Great

Controversy,

pages 644, 645.

Personal Appeal

Do I possess the spirit of Christ?

Can those with whom I associate see

Jesus in me?

Would people obtain an accurate picture

of Jesus if I were His only representative

in my community?

"There are among us those

who, if they would take time

to consider, would regard

their do-nothing position as

a sinful neglect of their God-

given

talents."—Christian .

Service,

page 85.

Lesson 2, for October 8, 1966

The Spirit of Forgiveness

MEMORY VERSE:

"Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any

man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye."

Col. 3:13.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Thoughts From the Mount of Bless-

ing," 1956 ed., pp. 1 13-1 16 (1943 ed., pp. 166-169); "Christ's Object Lessons,"

chapter, "The Measure of Forgiveness." For other Spirit of Prophecy comments

see "Forgiveness" and "Pardon" in "Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To contrast God's pardoning grace with man's spirit, and to deN;elop

more Christlike spirit of forgiveness.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sunday: Questions 1-3; learn

Check Here

Wednesday: Questions 10-13.

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memory verse.

Thursday: Finish reading study

Monday: Questions 4-7.

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Tuesday: Questions

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Friday: Review entire lesson.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Christ's Spirit of Forgiveness

The law of unlimited forgiveness.

Matt. 18:23-35.

Christ's supreme example of for-

giveness. Luke 23:33, 34.

Stephen's Christlike prayer. Acts

7:60.

II. The Measure of God's Forgiveness

God's forgiveness described.

Isa. 55:7; 44:22; 43:25.

Sins cast into the depths of the sea.

Micah 7:18, 19.

Sins removed as far as east from

west. Ps. 103:3, 12.

Cleansing as well as forgiveness.

1 John 1:9.

The Forgiveness God Requires

of His Children

Forgive as Christ forgave you.

Eph. 4:32; Col. 3:13.

We must endeavor to be recon-

ciled. Matt. 18:15-17.

10.

God forgives us as we forgive

others. Matt. 6:12; 7:2; Luke 11:4.

11.

No limit to our forgiveness.

Luke 17:3, 4; Matt. 18:21, 22.

12.

We must not refuse to pardon

others. Matt. 6:14, 15.

13.

Passing over others' mistakes.

Prov. 19:11, last part.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"One of the most common sins, and

one that is attended with most pernicious

results, is the indulgence of an unforgiving

spirit. How many will cherish animosity

or revenge, and then bow before God and

ask to be forgiven as they forgive."-

Testimonies,

Vol. 5, p. 170.

Christ's Spirit of Forgiveness

How did Jesus set forth the law

of unlimited forgiveness in one of

His parables? Matt. 18:23-35.

NOTE.

-"The

great lesson of the parable

lies in the contrast between God's com-

passion and man's hardheartedness; in the

fact that God's forgiving mercy is to be

the measure of our

own."-Christ's Object

Lessons,

page 251.

What supreme example of for-

giveness does Luke record? Luke 23:

33, 34.

NOTE.

-"All

heaven was filled with won-

der when the prayer of Christ was offered

in the midst of His terrible suffering,-

`Father, forgive them; for they know not

what they do.' . . . Yet there stood men,

formed in the image of God, joining to

crush out the life of His only-begotten

Son. What a sight for the heavenly uni-

verse!"-The

Desire of Ages,

page 760.

How did Stephen manifest the

spirit of Christ toward his murder-

ers? Acts 7:60.

NOTE.

-"In

pleading for them he [Ste-

phen] revealed how fully he had acquired

the forgiving spirit that had characterized

his Master,"-S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Acts 7:60.

The Measure of God's Forgiveness

What is the measure of God's

forgiveness? Isa. 55:7; 44:22; 43:25.

NOTE.

-"In

God's forgiveness the heart .

of the erring one is drawn close to the

great heart of Infinite Love. The tide of

divine compassion flows into the sinner's

soul, and from him to the souls of others.

The tenderness and mercy that Christ has

revealed in His own precious life will be

seen in those who become sharers of His

grace."—Christ's Object Lessons,

page 251.

"God's pardon is like His giving—`good

measure . . . and running over.' Luke 6:38.

How all-inclusive is the word 'abundantly,'

which Isaiah uses to describe God's par-

doning power."—Robert H. Pierson,

Give

Us This Day,

page 53.

How completely does God for-

give our sins? Micah 7:18, 19.

NOTE.—"If you take even one step

toward Him in repentance, He will hasten

to enfold you in His arms of infinite love.

His ear is open to the cry of the contrite

soul. The very first reaching out of the

heart after God is known to Him."—

Christ's Object Lessons,

page 206.

What does God do with con-

fessed and forsaken sins? Ps. 103:3, 12.

NOTE.—"What a blessed assurance for

each of us today: 'As far as the east is

from the west, so far hath He removed

our transgressions from us.' Satan cannot

find our confessed sins, for God has re-

moved them beyond his reach. . . .

"Satan sometimes holds past sins over

our heads. He would make us feel that

our case is hopeless, that we must be on

probation for some time. Away with

such thoughts. Through Jesus' blood the

mistakes of yesterday are cared for."—

Give Us This Day,

page 48.

What follows God's forgiveness?

1 John 1:9.

NOTE.—"Divine forgiveness is not merely

a legal transaction that wipes from the

record the sins of the past, but a trans-

-forming power that eradicates sin from

the life. By blotting out transgression God

transforms sinners into saints. . . . That

is, once they [our sins] are confessed, for-

saken, and forgiven. God treats the re-

pentant sinner as if he had never sinned."

—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on Isa. 43:25.

The Forgiveness God Requires

of His Children

What is to be the standard of

our spirit of forgiveness? Eph. 4:32;

Col. 3:13.

NOTE.—"The Lord Himself is the only

model we should attempt to follow. . . .

Forgiveness for men was purchased at

infinite cost, whereas it cost men nothing,

except the sacrifice of some personal pride,

to forgive others. Our forgiveness is to be

measured against the divine forgiveness, . . .

a fact that becomes the more startling

the more it is pondered."—S.D.A.

Bible

Commentary,

on Eph. 4:32.

What is to be our attitude

toward one who refuses to be recon-

ciled? Matt. 18:15-17.

NOTE.—"If those who have injured us,

still continue in their course of wrong-

doing . . . we must make efforts to be

reconciled to our brethren, following the

Bible plan, as Christ Himself has directed.

If our brethren refuse to be reconciled, then

do not talk about them, nor injure their

influence, but leave them in the hands

of a just God, who judgeth all men

righteously."—Ellen G. White,

Sons and

Daughters of God,

page 90.

10.

Why is it important that we

fully forgive our debtors? Matt. 6:12;

7:2; Luke 11:4.

NOTE.—"We are not forgiven

because

forgive, but

forgive."—Christ's Ob-

ject Lessons,

page 251.

11.

How many times are we to for-

give those who have wounded us?

Luke 17:3, 4; Matt. 18:21, 22.

NoTE.—Forgiveness is not a matter of

arithmetic; it is a matter of following

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Christ—of being truly born again. It is a

matter of compassion, mercy, and love.

"Will you not, if anyone has done you

a wrong, and is too proud and stubborn

to say to you, 'I repent,' go to the offender

and say,

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love you for Christ's sake, and

I forgive you the injury you have done

me'? Jesus will witness and approve of this

deed of love; and as you do to others, it

shall be done again to

you."—Sons and

Daughters of God,

page 153.

12. What is the peril of cherishing

an unforgiving spirit? Matt. 6:14, 15.

NOTE.—"He who is unforgiving cuts off

the very channel through which alone he

can receive mercy from God. We should

not think that unless those who have in-

jured us confess the wrong we are justified

in withholding from them our forgive-

ness. . . . However sorely they may have

wounded us, we are not to cherish our

grievances and sympathize with ourselves

over our injuries."—Thoughts

From the

Mount of Blessing,

pages 113, 114.

13. What is said to be a man's

glory? Prov. 19:11, last part.

Personal Appeal

Do I manifest Christ's spirit of forgive-

ness?

Am I cherishing a grudge in my heart

against anyone?

Do I "forget" as well as forgive?

"In studying the Scriptures,

in manifesting an unselfish

interest in others, in doing

those things that will please

the Saviour, you will grow

in grace and in the knowl-

edge of our Lord and

Sav-

iour."—Counsels

on Sabbath

School Work;

page 69.

Lesson 3, for October 15, 1966

The Spirit of Humility

MEMORY VERSE:

"Take My

yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek

and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls." Matt. 11:29.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "The Desire of Ages," pages 135, 138,

242, 243. For further Spirit of Prophecy comments see "Humility" in "Index

to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

Rightly to understand and to practice the spirit •of true

humility.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sunday: General survey; learn

memory verse.

Monday: Questions 1-4.

Tuesday: Questions 5-9.

Wednesday: Questions 10-13.

Thursday: Read study helps.

Friday: Review entire lesson.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Spirit of Humility in Jesus'

Life and Ministry

Humility of the Master foretold.

Zech. 9:9; Isa. 53:7.

Extent of Christ's self-renunciation.

Phil. 2:5-8.

Meek and lowly in heart.

Matt. 11:29.

Jesus washes the disciples' feet.

John 13:1-11.

II. The Spirit of Christ Must Be Ours

Christ's instruction for us.

John 13:12-15.

James and Peter enjoin humility.

James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5.

'. Walk humbly with God. Micah 6:8.

Ill. Bible Characters Who Illustrated

Humility

Jacob, Gen. 32 :9-11 ; Saul, 1 Sam.

9:19-22 ; Solomon, 1 Kings 3 :7-9.

The centurion, Matt. 8:5-10; the

Syrophoenician woman, Matt. 15:

22-28; John the Baptist, John

3 :27-31.

IV. Blessings Promised to the Humble

10.

Greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Matt. 5:5 ; 18:1-4.

11.

The humble will receive grace.

James 4:6.

12.

The humble will be exalted.

Luke 14:11; 1 Peter 5:6.

13.

A threefold blessing for the humble.

Prov. 22 :4.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"In consenting to become man, Christ

manifested a humility that is the marvel

of the heavenly intelligences. The act of

consenting to be a man would be no

humiliation were it not for the fact of

Christ's exalted preexistence. We must

open our understanding to realize that

Christ laid aside His royal robe, His kingly

crown, His high command, and clothed His

divinity with humanity, that He might

meet man where he was, and bring to the

human family moral power to become the

sons and daughters of God. To redeem

man, Christ became obedient unto death,

even the death of the cross."-Ellen G.

White,

Sons and Daughters of God,

page 81.

"The meekness and humility that char-

acterized the life of Christ will be made

manifest in the life and character of those

who 'walk even as He walked.'

"-Ibid.

The Spirit of Humility in Jesus' Life

and Ministry

1. What spirit was Jesus to mani-

fest, or possess? Zech. 9:9; Isa. 53:7.

Compare Matt. 21:1-11; 27:12-14.

To what extent did Christ hum-

ble Himself? Phil. 2:5-8.

What did Jesus say of Himself?

Matt. 11:29.

NOTE.

-"Jesus

places meekness among

the first qualifications for His kingdom. In

His own life and character the divine

beauty of this precious grace is revealed."

-Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing,

page 14.

"Those who reveal the meek and lowly

spirit of Christ are tenderly regarded by

God. They may be looked upon with

scorn by the world, but they are of great

value in His sight."-The

Desire of Ages,

page 301.

"The meekness and lowliness of Christ is

the Christian's

power."-Testimonies,

Vol.

4, p. 559.

What amazing example of hu-

mility does John record? John 13:1-11.

NOTE.-The humiliation of the Man

Christ Jesus is incomprehensible to the

human mind.

"The ordinance of feet washing most

forcibly illustrates the necessity of true

humility. While the disciples were con-

tending for the highest place, in the prom-

ised kingdom, Christ girded Himself, and

performed the office of a servant by wash-

ing the feet of those who called Him

Lord. . . .

"As Christ celebrated this ordinance

with His disciples, conviction came to the

hearts of all save Judas. So we shall be

convicted as Christ speaks to our hearts.

The fountains of the soul will be broken

up. The mind will be energized, and,

springing into activity and life, will break

down every barrier that has caused dis-

union and alienation."—Ellen G. White,

The Faith I Live By,

page 298.

The Spirit of Christ Must Be Ours

As the Saviour washed the dis-

ciples' feet, what memorable words

did He utter? John 13:12-15.

NOTE.—"If humility, obedience, and self-

renunciation were the supreme character-

istics of the life of Jesus Christ, then they

must also be the hallmarks of the Chris-

tian, for the Christian must ever be as

his Lord. Christian greatness and Chris-

tian fellowship alike depend on the re-

nunciation of self, and are destroyed by

the exaltation of self. Selfishness, self-

seeking, and self-display destroy our like-

ness to Christ and our fellowship with each

other."—William Barclay,

The Letter to

the Philippians,

page 47.

How do the apostles James and

Peter enjoin humility upon the saints

of God? James 4:10; 1 Peter 5:5.

to the perfection of Christian character.

God requires undeviating principle in the

minutest details of the transactions of

life."—Ibid.,

Vol. 4, p. 337.

How does the prophet describe

what God requires of each one of us?

Micah 6:8.

NOTE.—"Humble thyself to walk with

thy God." Margin.

" 'To walk humbly with thy God' is to

live in harmony with the principles of the

first table of the Decalogue. . . . This is

Godward virtue."—S.D.A.

Bible Commen-

tary,

on Micah 6:8.

"Lowliness of heart is the strength that

gives victory to the followers of Christ;

it is the token of their connection with the

courts above."—The

Desire of Ages,

page

301.

Bible Characters

Who Illustrate Humility

What examples of humility are

recorded in the Old Testament? Gen.

32:9-11; 1 Sam. 9:19-22; 1 Kings

3:7-9.

NOTE.—"Solomon was never so rick

so wise or so truly great as when he con-

fessed, 'I am but a little child: I know not

how to go out or come in.'

"—Prophets and

Kings,

page 30.

What testimony is borne of the

centurion? of the Syrophoenician

woman? of John the Baptist? Matt.

8:5-10; 15:22-28; John 3:27-31.

NOTE.—"If its [the church's] members

follow Christ, they will deny the incli-

nation for display, the love of dress, the

love of elegant houses and costly furniture.

There must be far greater humility, a

much greater distinction from the world,

among Seventh-day Adventists, else God

will not accept

us."—Testimonies, Vol. 7,

p. 296.

"To walk humbly with God is essential

NOTE.—"Looking in faith to the Re-

deemer, John had risen to the height of

self-abnegation."—The

Desire of Ages,

page

179.

Blessings Promised to the Humble

10. Who did Jesus say would be

greatest in the kingdom of heaven?

Matt. 5:5; 18:1-4.

NOTE.—"Before honor is humility. To

fill a high place before men, Heaven

chooses the worker who . . . takes a lowly

place before God. The most childlike dis-

ciple is the most efficient in labor for

God."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 436.

11.

To whom is grace promised?

James 4:6.

NOTE.—"Because of God's love for His

people, fresh and fuller supplies of grace

are continually given. . . . Men who sin-

cerely pray for grace will be constantly

developing in Christian character. God

demands undivided allegiance, but He also

provides man with sufficient strength to

enable him to obey."—S.D.A.

Bible Com-

mentary,

on James 4:6.

12.

Whom does God promise to

exalt? When? Luke 14:11; 1 Peter

5:6.

NOTE.—"As you humble yourselves under

the mighty hand of God, He will lift you

up. Commit your work to Him; labor in

faithfulness, in sincerity, in truth, and

you will find that each day's labor brings

its

reward."—Counsels to Parents, Teach-

ers, and Students,

page 235.

13.

What threefold blessing comes

by humility? Prov. 22:4.

Personal Appeal

Do I manifest a Christlike spirit of

humility?

Am I proud of my humility?

Do I feel superior to other people?

An essential part of the

Christian education of a

child is teaching him to

share.

Lesson 4, for October 22, 1966

The Spirit of Christian Courtesy

MEMORY VERSE:

"Finally,

be ye all of

one mind, having compassion one of

another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous." 1 Peter 3:8.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Child Guidance," pages 143-145;

"The Adventist Home," pages 155, 156. For other Spirit of Prophecy com-

ments on "Courtesy" see "Index to the Writings of

G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To understand the close relationship between the spirit of true

Christian courtesy and the effectiveness of our Christian witness.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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memory verse.

Monday: Questions 1-4.

Tuesday: Questions 5, 6; begin

reading study helps.

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Wednesday: Questions 7-9; read

further from study helps.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. What is True Christian Courtesy?

Golden rule in action. Matt. 7:12.

Christian respect toward everyone.

Titus 3:2.

Seeing the other person's point of

view. Phil. 2:4.

Gracious speech. Col. 4:6.

II. Examples of Courtesy in the

Scriptures

Abraham, Gen. 13:8, 9; Boaz,

Ruth 2:11-14; Abigail, 1 Sam. 25:

23-35.

Paul, Acts 26:2-28; Julius, Acts

27:3; Publius, Acts 28:7.

Ill. Christ, Our Example in True

Courtesy

Jesus courteous to the woman of

Samaria. John 4:5-29.

Jesus courteous even toward. Pilate.

John 19:8-12.

We should love as Jesus loved.

John 13:34.

V. Followers of Christ Will Reveal

the Spirit of the Master

10.

Love as brethren, be courteous.

1 Peter 3:8, 9.

11.

Kindly affectioned one to another.

Rom. 12:10.

12.

Courteous, careful words avert

trouble. Prov. 15:1.

13.

Courtesy needed in dealing with

the spiritually weak. Gal. 6:1.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"The religion of Christ never degrades

the receiver, never makes him coarse or

rough or uncourteous.

"There is much to do in order to fit us

for the courts of the Lord. The roughness

of spirit, the coarseness of speech, the

cheapness of character, must be put away,

or we can never wear the garment woven

in the heavenly loom,-the righteousness

of Christ."-Ellen G. White,

Sons and

Daughters of God,

page 315.

What is True Christian Courtesy?

What is the essence of true cour-

tesy? Matt. 7:12.

NOTE.

-"Treat

other people exactly as

you would like to be treated by them-

this is the essence of all true religion."

Phillips.

"The cultivation of a uniform courtesy,

a willingness to do to others as we would

wish them to do to us, would annihilate

half the ills of

life."-Patriarchs and

Prophets,

page 133.

How does Paul's letter to Titus

describe the conduct of a Christian?

Titus 3:2.

NOTE.

-"Show

unqualified courtesy

toward everybody." The Amplified New

Testament.

"The heart where love reigns will be

guided to a gentle, courteous, compassion-

ate course of conduct toward others,

whether they suit our fancy or not,

whether they respect us or treat us

Testimonies,

Vol. 5, pp. 123, 124.

How does true courtesy affect a

Christian's attitude toward others?

Phrt•1:

2:4.

NOTE.

-"Learn

to see things from other

people's point of view." Phillips.

"The Christian is always courteous. And

by association with his fellow workers, he

becomes more and more refined. He learns

to overlook little points of difference re-

garding questions that are of no vital

consequence. . . . He will not hesitate to

speak plainly and firmly when occasion

demands; but his every word and act

will be mingled with a courtesy so kindly,

so Christlike, that no offense can be taken.

Powerful is the influence for good that is

exercised by a consecrated, active Chris-

tian gentleman."-Special

Testimonies,

Se-

ries B, No. 11, pp. 13, 14.

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What should characterize the

Christian's speech? Col. 4:6.

NOTE.—"Let your speech at all times

be gracious (pleasant and winsome)." The

Amplified New Testament.

Examples of Courtesy

in the Scriptures

What examples of courtesy are

recorded in the Old Testament? Gen.

13:8, 9; Ruth 2:11-14; 1 Sam. 25:

23-35.

Cite some New Testament ex-

amples of courtesy. Acts 26:2-28;

27:3; 28:7.

Christ, Our Example in True

Courtesy

What did Christ's approach en-

able Him to do for a soul who needed

salvation? John 4:5-29.

NOTE.—"If we would humble ourselves

before God, and be kind and courteous,

. . . there would be one hundred conver-

sions to the truth where now there is only

one."—Testimonies,

Vol. 9, p. 189.

How did Jesus manifest the

spirit of true courtesy toward Pilate?

With what results? John 19:8-12.

How will Christians treat others?

John 13:34.

NOTE.—In this command the Saviour

set forth a new relationship that should

exist among believers and a new spirit that

believers should manifest toward those in

the world—a new spirit of love and Chris-

tian courtesy.

thoroughgoing Christian draws his

motives

of action from his deep heart

love for his Master. Up through the roots

of his affection for Christ springs an un-

selfish interest in his brethren. Love im-

parts to its possessor grace, propriety, and

comeliness of deportment. It illuminates the

countenance and subdues the voice; it

refines and elevates the whole being."—

The Ministry of Healing,

page 490.

Followers of Christ Will Reveal

the Spirit of the Master

10.

What admonition does the

apostle Peter direct to the followers

of Christ? 1 Peter 3:8, 9.

'NOTE.—"Finally, all [of you] should be

of one

and

the same mind (united in

spirit), sympathizing [with one another],

loving [each the others' as brethren (of

one household), compassionate

and

cour-

teous—tenderhearted and humble minded.

Never return evil for evil or insult for

insult—scolding, tongue-lashing, berating;

but on the contrary blessing—praying for

their welfare, happiness and protection,

and truly pitying and loving them." The

Amplified New Testament.

Someone has said that we should treat

everyone with politeness, even those who

are rude to us; for remember that you

are courteous to others not because they

are gentlemen, but because you are one.

11.

What spirit will the Christian

manifest toward those with whom he

associates? Rom. 12:10.

NOTE.—"Let us have real warm affection

for one another as between brothers."

Phillips.

"You may be true to principle, you may

be just, honest, and religious; but with

it all you must cultivate true tenderness

of heart, kindness, and courtesy."—Testi-

monies to Ministers,

page 150.

12.

How will a courteous answer

frequently avert trouble? Prov. 15:1.

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NoTE.—Recall instances in your own

experience when this has proved true.

13. How should the spirit of Christ

be revealed in our labor for others

who are in need of spiritual help?

Gal. 6:1.

spirit of Christian courtesy, they would

far more readily find access to the hearts

of the people; many more would be led

to examine and receive the

truth."—Coun-

sels to Parents, Teachers, and Students,

pages 93, 94.

Personal Appeal

NOTE.—"Restore

and

reinstate him,

without any sense of superiority

and

with

all gentleness." The Amplified New Testa-

ment.

"If all our people—teachers, ministers,

and lay members—would cultivate the

Am I uniformly courteous, even to those

who are not considerate of me?

Do I maintain thoughtful courtesies in

the home?

Do kind actions always follow the polite

words that I speak?

Lesson 5, for October 29, 1966

The Spirit of Self-Control

MEMORY VERSE: "Set

a watch, 0 Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my

lips." Ps.

141:3.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "My Life Today," pages 70, 78, 81, 83.

For other Spirit of Prophecy comments see "Self-control" in "Index to the

Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To learn the secret of greater self-control and Christ-control in our

daily lives.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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memory verse.

Monday: Questions 1, 2; begin

reading study helps.

Tuesday: Questions 3-8.

Wednesday: Questions 9-11.

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Thursday: Questions 12-14; finish

reading study helps.

Friday: Review entire lesson.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Christ's Example of Self-Control

Christ's self-control foretold.

Isa. 53:7.

Silent when accused by chief priests

and elders. Matt. 27:12.

II. Inspired Exhortations

A city without walls.

Prov. 25:28.

Vain religion. James 1:26.

Body subject to the will. 1 Cor.

9:27.

Self-control better than might.

Prov. 16:32.

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Keeping mouth means keeping life.

Prov. 13:3.

Control leads to perfection.

James 3:2.

Ill. Help in Gaining the Victory

Victory not in man's own self.

Jer. 10:23.

10.

Love, the secret of self-control.

John 13:35; Rom. 13:8-10.

11.

God's part in the victory. Heb.

8:10.

12.

We also have a part. 1 Peter 1:13.

13.

Self-control is Christ-control.

Gal. 2:20.

14.

Our prayer moment by moment.

Ps. 141:3; 19:14.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"The highest evidence of nobility in a

Christian is self-control. He who can

stand unmoved amid a storm of abuse is

one of God's heroes."-My

Life Today,

page 70.

"Strength of character consists of two

things-power of will and power of self-

control. Many youth .mistake strong, un-

controlled passion for strength of char-

acter; but the truth is that he who is

mastered by his passions is a weak man.

The real greatness and nobility of the man

is measured by his powers to subdue his

feelings, not by the power of his feelings to

subdue

him."-Child Guidance,

pages 161,

162.

"If we possess the humility of our Mas-

ter, we shall rise above the slights, the

rebuffs, the annoyances, to which we are

daily exposed, and they will cease to cast

a gloom over the spirit."-The

Desire of

Ages,

page 301.

Christ's Example of Self-Controi

In what words did Isaiah fore-

tell Christ's spirit of self-control? Isa.

53:7.

Describe Christ's example of self-

control when He was accused by the

chief priests and elders. Matt. 27:12.

NOTE.-"To

all the false charges against

Him He answered not a word. . . . He

stood unmoved by the fury of the waves

that beat about Him. . . . He stood silent,

but His silence was eloquence. It was as a

light shining from the inner to the outer

man."-The Desire of Ages,

page 726.

Inspired Exhortations

To what does the wise man liken

a person without self-control? Prov.

25:28.

NOTE.

-"He

who under abuse or cruelty

fails to maintain a calm and trustful spirit

robs God of His right to reveal in him

His own perfection of character."-7'he

Desire of Ages,

page 301.

How does James describe the

professed religion of a person who

has not learned self-control? James

1:26.

NoTE.-"His religion is useless." Phillips.

"Is worthless (futile, barren)." The Am-

plified New Testament.

To what important principle did

the apostle Paul adhere? 1 Cor. 9:27.

NoTE.-"The body is the only medium

through which the mind and the soul are

developed for the upbuilding of charac-

ter. Hence it is that the adversary of

souls directs his temptations to the en-

feebling and degrading of the physical

powers. His success here means the sur-

render to evil of the whole being. The

tendencies of our physical nature, unless

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under the dominion of a higher power, will

surely work ruin and death."—My

Life

Today,

page 78.

In God's sight how does the

person with self-control rank? Prov.

16:32.

NOTE.—"The man or Woman who pre-

serves the balance of the mind when

tempted to indulge passion, stands higher

in the sight of God and heavenly angels

than the most renowned general that ever

led an army to battle and to victory."—

My Life Today,

page 70. •

What important principle should

all of us keep in mind? Proy. 13:3.

NOTE.—"The largest share of life's an-

noyances, its heartaches, its irritations, is

due to uncontrolled temper. In one mo-

ment, by hasty, passionate, careless words,

may be wrought evil that a whole life-

time's repentance cannot undo. Oh, the

hearts that are broken, the friends es-

tranged, the lives wrecked, by the harsh,

hasty words of those who might have

brought help and healing

!"—My Life To-

day,

page 81.

"In the use of language there is per-

haps no error that old and young are more

ready to pass over lightly in themselves

than hasty, impatient speech. They think

it is a sufficient excuse to plead, 'I was off

my guard, and did not really mean what

I said.' But God's Word does not treat it

lightly."—Ibid.

What does James say of the

person who has his spirit well under

control? James 3:2.

NOTE.—"The greatest triumph given us

by the religion of Christ is control over

ourselves."—Testimonies,

Vol. 4, p. 235.

"If . . . [Christians" can remain calm

amid a tempest of inconsiderate, passionate

words, if they can rule their own spirits

when provoked and abused; they are in-

deed conquerors. . . . To subdue self, and

bring the passions under the control of the

will, is the greatest conquest that men

and women can achieve."—/bid., Vol. 3,

p. 183.

"You should keep off from Satan's en-

chanted ground and not allow your minds

to be swayed • from allegiance to God.

Through Christ you may .. . acquire habits

of self-control. Even your thoughts must

be brought into subjection to the will of

God and your feelings under the control

of reason and religion. . . . If the thoughts

are wrong the feelings will be wrong, and

the thoughts and feelings combined make

up the moral character. When you decide

that as Christians you are not required to

restrain your thoughts and feelings you

are brought under the influence of evil

angels and invite their presence and their

control. If you yield to your impressions

and allow your thoughts to run in a

channel of suspicion, doubt, and repining

you will be among the most unhappy of

mortals, and your lives will prove a fail-

ure."—Ibid.,

Vol. 5, p. 310.

"Man has been placed in a world of

sorrow, care, and perplexity. He is placed

here to be tested and proved, as were

Adam and Eve, that he may develop a .

right character and bring harmony out

of discord and confusion."—Ibid., p. 311.

Help in Gaining the Victory

Why can we never gain the

mastery over self in our own strength?

Jer. 1M3.

NOTE.—"Human barriers against natural

and cultivated tendencies are but as the

sandbank against the torrent. Not until

the life of Christ becomes a vitalizing

power in our lives can we resist the temp-

tations that assail us from within and

from without. . . . By becoming one with

Christ, man is free. Subjection to the will

of Christ means restoration to perfect

manhood."—My

Life Today,

page 78.

10.

What is the real secret of mani-

festing self-control toward those

around us? John 13:35; Rom. 13:

8-10.

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NOTE.—"We must manifest the loving,

compassionate spirit of Christ. To love as

Christ loved means that we must practice

self-control."—My

Life Today,

page 80.

11.

What help is assured us in our

battle with self? Heb. 8:10.

NOTE.—"God's abounding love and

presence in the heart will give the power

of self-control and will mold and fashion

the mind and character. The grace of

Christ in the life will direct the aims and

purposes and capabilities into channels that

will give moral and spiritual power."—

My Life Today,

page 70.

12.

What is our part in maintain-

ing self-control? 1 Peter 1:13.

be words acceptable to Heaven and help-

ful to your associates."—My

Life Today,

page 83.

13.

What is the ultimate secret of

self-control? Gal. 2:20.

NOTE. "Let this life, so Stormy with

conflicts and worries, be brought into

connection with Christ, and then self will

no longer clamor for the supremacy."—

Son and Daughters of God,

page 142.

14.

What prayer might we offer

daily with great profit? Ps. 141:3;

19:14.

Personal Appeal

NOTE.—"We have each of us an indi-

vidual work to do. . . . The mind must

be firmly controlled to dwell upon sub-

jects that will strengthen the moral powers

. . . if the words of the mouth are to

Is Christ-control a reality in my life?

Do I excuse myself for losing my tem-

per on occasion?

Have I learned to be silent when nec-

essary?

Lesson 6, for November 5, 1966

The Spirit of Kindness

MEMORY VERSE:

"Be

ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one an-

other, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." Eph. 4:32.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "My Life Today," pages 152, 196, 235.

For other Spirit of Prophecy comments see "Kindness" in "Index to the Writ-

ings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To gain inspiration to emulate the kindly spirit of Christ.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sunday: General survey; learn

Check Here

Wednesday: Questions 9-12

;

memory verse.

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read from study helps.

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Monday: Questions 1-4.

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Thursday: Questions 13, 14

;

finish

Tuesday: Questions 5-8.

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reading study helps.

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Friday: Review entire lesson.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Kindness Characterized Christ's

Earthly Ministry

Christ's spirit of loving-kindness

foretold. Isa. 40:11.

Prophecies of Christ's kindness

fulfilled.. Luke 7:11-13; Matt.

9:36; 14:14; 20:34.

A bruised reed will He not break.

Isa. 42:3.

Kindness shown the woman taken

in sin. John 8:3-11.

II. Kindness in the Lives of Believers

Put on kindness. Col. 3:12.

Kindness-linked with godliness.

2 Peter 1:7.

7. Be kind, tenderhearted, and for-

giving. Eph. 4:32.

8. Love is kind. 1 Cor. 13:4.

III. Kindness Cements Personal

Relationships

9. Kindly affectioned with love.

Rom. 12:10.

10. Gracious and full of compassion.

Ps. 112:4.

11. A word in season to the weary.

Isa. 50:4.

12. Kindness brings physical and

spiritual help. Prov. 16:24; Isa.

58:6-8.

IV. Examples of Kindness in the Bible

13. Joseph, Gen. 50:21; Moses, Ex.

2:17; David, 2 Sam. 9:1.

14. Good Samaritan, Luke 10:33-35;

Philippian jailer, Acts 16:33, 34;

Melita islanders, Acts 28:1, 2.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"Let the tenderness and mercy that Jesus

has revealed in His own precious life be

an example to us of the manner in which

we should treat our fellow beings. . .

Many have fainted and become discouraged

in the great struggle of life, whom one

word of kindly cheer and courage would

have strengthened to overcome. . . . We

cannot tell how far-reaching may be our

tender words of kindness, our Christlike

efforts to lighten some burden. The erring

can be restored in no other way than in

the spirit of meekness, gentleness, and

tender love."-Ellen G. White,

My Life

Today,

page 235.

Kindness Characterized Christ's

Earthly Ministry

1. What spirit would characterize

the ministry of the coming Messiah?

Isa. 40:11.

NoTE.-"The solicitous care of Christ

for His people, providing for them and

protecting them from harm, is often com-

pared to the work of a gentle and faithful

shepherd in caring for his flock. . . . As a

shepherd gathers his lambs, carrying those

that are too feeble to walk, and driving the

ewes gently, . . . so Christ exercises every

possible care for His flock."-S.D.A.

Bible

Commentary,

on Isa. 40:11.

Describe the fulfillment of

Isaiah's prophecies. Luke 7:11-13;

Matt. 9:36; 14:14; 20:34.

NOTE.

-"At

least eleven times the Gos-

pels speak of Jesus having compassion

upon the people. Our English word

com-

passion

comes from a Latin infinitive

meaning 'to bear.' Compassion is the

Christlike trait that draws out our hearts

to those in need and creates within us a

willingness to bear their burdens."-Robert

H. Pierson,

Give Us This Day,

page 291.

"Let me point you to the life of Christ,

to His compassion, His humility and love,

His inexpressible tenderness. You are to

copy His example."-Ellen G. White,

Sons

and Daughters of God,

page 148.

By what figure is the kindness of

Christ further illustrated? Isa. 42:3.

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NOTE.—"Messiah will minister tenderly

to the weak, the bruised, and the oppressed.

He is a friend to the humble, contrite sin-

ner—to every man who finds himself in

need."—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

Isa. 42:3.

The Saviour found men bruised with

care, with pain, with grief, with suffering.

He did not break their spirit or their

hearts by adding more burdens.

How did Jesus treat the woman

taken in sin? John 8:3-11.

NoTE.—The repentant woman had

enou0h to bear—she bore the burden of

guilt. Jesus would not add the burden

of condemnation. "A bruised reed" would

"He not break."

Kindnessin the Lives of Believers

What Christian graces should

be found in the lives of believers?

Col. 3:12.

NOTE.—"This word [kindness] expresses

love in action (1 Cor. 13:4). It is de-

scriptive of gentle, gracious, kindly con-

sideration, both in disposition and action,

toward the needs of one's neighbor."—

S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Col. 3:12.

What important Christian grace

is closely i linked with kindliness?

2 Peter 1:7.

What other Christian graces does

Paul associate with kindness? Eph.

4:32.

NOTE.—"Our word

kind

comes from the

Old English

kindred.

When we are kind

to others we treat them as we would our

kindred—our own flesh and blood. What

a wonderful world this would be in which

to live if we all treated everyone as we

treat those we truly love most. Such

treatment would be the most effective

evangelistic program every launched, and

it would result in the greatest ingathering

of souls the church has every experienced."

—Give Us This Day,

page 293.

If love is in the heart, how will

it be manifested? 1 Cor. 13:4.

NOTE.—"Is

kind. . .

'To be considerate

and mild.' The word portrays the gracious

nature of one who is actuated by the

Spirit of God, one who is ever seeking

to reveal by word and deed an under-

standing sympathy for, and appreciation

of, the struggles and difficulties of others."

—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on 1 Cor.

13:4.

Kindness Cements Personal

Relationships

What spirit should the Chris-

tian manifest toward those about

him? Rom. 12:10.

NOTE.—"Let us have real warm affection

for one another as between brothers."

Phillips. "Joined together in a brother-

hood of mutual love." Berkeley.

"Kindness makes a person gentle, ten-

derhearted affectionate, forgiving, cour-

teous. Kindness wishes well. It is never

harsh, offensive, discourteous, sour, or ill-

`•natured. Kindness wins friends for Christ

and influences people for His truth. Kind-

ness makes us like Jesus."—Give

Us This

Day,

page 293.

10.

What will be seen in the life

of the upright? Ps. 112:4.

NOTE —By reflecting the gracious spirit

of Jesus, we will be kind to others.

"The Lord is the light that arises in

the darkness unto them that are sincere

toward Him: He is 'the Sun of righ-

{

teousness' (Mal. 4:2). He is gracious and

full of compassion.. . . The righteous man

shares the divine attributes. He becomes

a partaker of the divine nature."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Ps. 112:4.

•

11. How does a kindly person

bring courage to a weary soul? Isa.

50:4.

NOTE.—"He who is a Christian will have

kind words for his relatives and associates.

He will be kind, courteous, loving, sym-

pathetic, and will be educating himself

for an abode with the family above. If

he is a member of the royal family, he

will represent the kingdom to which he is

going. He will speak with gentleness to

his children, for he will realize that they

too are heirs of God, members of the

heavenly court. Among the children of

God no spirit of harshness dwells.

"Some pride themselves on being out-

spoken, blunt, and rough, and they call

this frankness; but it is not rightly named,

it is selfishness of the deepest dye."—My

Life Today,

page 196.

12. How does kindness benefit both

giver and receiver? Prov. 16:24; Isa.

58:6-8.

NOTE.—"Kind, cheerful, encouraging

words will prove more effective than the

most healing medicines. These will bring

courage to the heart of the desponding and

discouraged, and the happiness and sun-

shine brought into the family by kind acts

and encouraging words will repay the

effort tenfold."—My

Life Today,

page 152.

Examples of Kindness in the Bible

13.

How was kindness revealed in

the life of Joseph? of Moses? of

David? Gen. 50:21; Ex. 2:17; 2 Sam.

9:1.

14.

What examples of kindness are

mentioned in the New Testament?

Luke 10:33-35; Acts 16:33, 34; 28:

1, 2.

Personal Appeal

How much like my Exemplar am I in

revealing the spirit of kindness?

Do I exemplify love in action?

Am I truly kind and gentle?

Lesson 7, for November 12, 1966

The Spirit of Self-Denial

MEMORY VERSE:

"Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after

Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me." Matt. 16:24.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A.

Bible Commentary." For Spirit of Prophecy comments see

"Self-denial" in "Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To study and follow Christ's example in self-denial.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Precept and Example of Jesus

Jesus enjoyed no creature comforts.

Matt. 8:20.

Jesus became poor that we might

become rich. 2 Cor. 8:9.

Jesus called others to deny self.

Matt. 19:21.

Jesus' spirit of self-denial led Him

to the cross. Matt. 26:39, 42;

27:42, 50.

II. Self-Denial-a Condition of

Christian Discipleship

5. Threefold condition of discipleship.

Matt. 16:24.

6. God may require all we have.

Luke 14:26, 33.

III. The Example of the Disciples

7. Matthew left all. Luke 5:27, 28;

Mark 1:16-20.

8. No reservations in accepting the •

call. Mark 10:28-30; Luke 22:.

27-30.

IV. Paul's Teaching on Self-Denial

9. Consider the interests of others

first. Phil. 2:4.

10. Please others rather than ourselves.

Rom. 15:1, 2.

11. Avoid yielding to carnal desires.

1 Cor. 9:27.

12. Complete dedication of life.

Phil. 3:5-8.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"Everything must be viewed in the light

of the example of Christ. . . . Listen to

His words, copy His example in self-

denial and self-sacrifice."-Testimonies

Ministers,

page 419.

"Self-denial means to rule the spirit

when passion is seeking for the mastery;

to resist the temptation to censure and to

speak faultfinding words; . . . to stand at

the post of duty when others may fail; to

lift responsibilities wherever and whenever

you can, not for the purpose of applause,

not for policy, but for the sake of the

Master, who has given you a work to be

done with unwavering fidelity; when you

might praise yourself, to keep silent and

let other lips praise you. Self-denial is to

do good to others where inclination would

lead you to serve and please yourself."-

Testimonies,

Vol. 4,

521.

Precept and Example of Jesus

1. What words of Jesus describe

the absence of creature comforts in

His life? Matt. 8:20.

NOTE.

-"Jesus worked to relieve every

case of suffering that He saw. He had

little money to give, but He often denied

Himself of food in order to relieve those

who appeared more needy than

He."-The

Desire of Ages,

page 87.

What motive led the Saviour to

such sacrifice of material comforts?

2 Cor. 8:9.

NOTE.

-"Thus

it will ever be when the

Spirit of God takes possession of the life.

Those whose hearts are filled with the

love of Christ, will follow the example of

Him who for our sake became poor, that

through His poverty we might be made

rich. Money, time, influence-all the gifts

they have received from God's hand, they

will value only as a means of advancing

the work of the gospel."-The

Acts of the

Apostles,

page 71.

After the rich young ruler as-

sured Jesus that he had kept all of the

commandments, what further condi-

tion of perfection did the Saviour lay

down? Matt. 19:21.

NOTE.

-"In

a character otherwise lovable

(see Mark 10:21), one serious defect re-

mained-selfishness. Unless the blighting

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influence of selfishness were removed, the

rich young ruler could make no further

progress toward perfection. . . .

"Whatever a man loves more than he

loves Christ, makes him unworthy of

Christ. . . . A man must be ready to sell

`all that he hath.' But this, the rich young

ruler could not bring himself to do. Here

was his cross, but he refused to bear it"—

S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on Matt. 19:21.

To what length did Jesus' spirit

of self-denial lead Him? Matt. 26:39,

42; 27:42 (first part), 50.

NoTE.—"Had Jesus now saved Himself

He would have forfeited the power to

save others. The plan of salvation would

have been broken. Though they knew it

not, the Jewish leaders gave utterance

to a profound truth. Christ's refusal to

save Himself was the supreme demonstra-

tion of divine love (see John 15:13). It is

precisely because Jesus chose not to save

Himself at this moment that He can save

others."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

Matt. 27:42.

"Meet around the cross of Calvary in

self-sacrifice and self-denial. God will bless

you as you do your best. As you approach

the throne of grace, as you find yourself

bound to this throne by the golden chain

let down from heaven to earth to draw

men from the pit of sin, your heart will

go out in love for your brethren and

sisters who are without God and without

hope in the

world."—Testimonies,

Vol. 9,

p. 256.

Self-Denial—a Condition of

Christian Discipleship

What threefold condition of dis-

cipleship did Jesus lay down? Which

of these did He place first? Matt.

16:24.

NOTE.—"Shall the world's Redeemer

practice self-denial and sacrifice on our

account, and the members of Christ's body

practiCe self-indulgence? Self-denial is an

essential condition of discipleship."—Testi-

monies,

Vol. 3, p. 388.

"Brethren, for Christ's sake fill up your

lives with good works, even though the

world does not appreciate your efforts and

gives you no credit. This is self-denial."—

Testimonies,

Vol. 4, p. 627.

"Deny himself.

That is, 'renounce him-

self,' submit his will to h

rist, henceforth

to live for Christ rather than for himself."

—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on Matt.

16:24.

How does Jesus further describe

the possible cost a person must be

willing to pay in order to follow

Him? Luke 14:26, 33.

NOTE.—"In the Bible, 'to hate,' often

should be understood simply as a typical

Oriental hyperbole meaning 'to love less.'"

—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on Luke

14:26.

"Not 'will not,' but 'cannot.' Whoever

has personal interests that take precedence

over loyalty to Christ and devotion to

His service will find it impossible to meet

the requirements Christ makes of him. At

all times and under all circumstances the

call of the kingdom must take precedence.

The service of Jesus calls for the entire

and permanent renunciation of

self."—Ibid.

The Example of the Disciples

How fully did certain disciples

respond to. the Saviour's invitation

to follow Him? Luke 5:27, 28; Mark

1:16-20.

NOTE.—"Matthew 'left all, rose up, and

followed Him.' There was no hesitation, nb

questioning, no thought of the lucrative

business to be exchanged for poverty and

hardship. It was enough for him that he

was to be with Jesus, that he might listen

to His words, and unite with Him in His

work."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 273.

What reservations did the dis-

ciples make in accepting Jesus' call

to discipleship? What were the dis-

ciples promised in return? Mark 10:

28-30; Luke 22:27-30.

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NOTE.—"What a promise is here made

upon condition of obedience! . . . If you

make the sacrifice, if you have to forsake

father, mother, sisters, brothers, wife, and

children for Christ's sake, you will not be

friendless. God adopts you into His fam-

ily; you become members Of the royal

household, sons and daughters of the King

who rules in the heaven of heavens. Can

you desire a more exalted position than is

here promised? Is not this enough?"—

Testimonies, Vol.

1, p. 510.

"We are never called upon to make a

real sacrifice for God. Many things He

asks us to yield to Him, but in doing this

we are but giving up that which hinders

us in the heavenward way. Even when

called upon to surrender those things which

in themselves are good, we may be sure

that Gcd is thus working out for us some

higher good."—The

Ministry of Healing,

pages 473, 474.

Paul's Teaching on Self-Denial

What guiding principle should

the Christian ever seek to follow in

his relationship with others? Phil.

2:4. Compare 1 Cor. 10:24.

10.

How did Paul emphasize, in his

letter to the Romans, the Christian's

duty to live unselfishly? Rom. 15:1, 2.

11.

How all-important did the apos-

tle feel the principle of self-denial to

be in his own life? 1 Cor. 9:27.

NOTE.—"The warfare against self is the

greatest battle that was ever fought. The

yielding of self, surrendering all to the

will of God, requires a struggle; but the

soul must submit to God before it can

be renewed in holiness."—Steps

to Christ,

page 43.

12.

What worthy example of dedi-

cation to the work of God has Paul

left for Christians of all ages? Phil.

3:5-8.

NOTE.—"The position you must come

into is to value salvation clearer than

earthly gain, to count everything but loss

that you may win Christ. The consecration

on your part must be entire. God will

admit of no reserve, of no divided sacri-

fice; you can cherish no idol. You must die

to self and to the world. Renew your

consecration to God daily. Everlasting life

is worth a lifelong, persevering, untiring

effort."—Testimonies,

Vol.

p. 49.

Personal Appeal

What have I given up for my Saviour

this week?

What do I know personally of self-

denial?

Have I met the conditions of discipleship

laid down by Jesus?

Lesson 8, for November 19, 1966

The Spirit of Zealous Service

MEMORY VERSE:

"Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of Him that

sent Me, and to finish His work." John 4:34.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A.

Bible Commentary"; "Steps to Christ," chapter, "The Work

and the Life." For other Spirit of Prophecy comments see "Service," "Zeal,"

and "Soul winning" in "Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To study and follow Christ's example in service for others.

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DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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Tuesday: Questions 5-8.

Wednesday: Questions 9-13.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Christ's Spirit of Service

David and Isaiah foretell Christ's

zeal in service. Ps. 69:9; Isa. 59:17.

Christ's all-consuming passion.

John 4:34.

Christ felt the urgency of the work.

John 9:4.

Peter describes Christ's spirit of

service. Acts 10:38.

II. Saved to Serve

Job's practical service.

Job

29:

15, 16.

Always abounding in the work.

1 Cor. 15:58.

7. God's people shall be willing.

Ps. 110:3, first part.

8. Responsibility proportionate to

talents received. Matt. 25:14-29.

III. Paul's BOrden for the Lost

9. Paul's burden, similar to that of

Moses. Rom. 10:1; 9:3; Ex. 32:32.

10. Night and day with tears.

Acts 20:31.

IV. Witnessing

for Him

11. Christ's challenge to service.

John 4:35.

12. Tell what God has done for you.

Luke 8:39, first part.

13. Working wisely and earnestly.

1 Cor. 9:19-22.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"Christ gave no stinted service. He did

not measure His work by hours. His time,

His heart, His soul and strength, were

given to labor for the benefit of human-

ity. Through weary days He toiled, and

through long nights He bent in prayer for

grace and endurance that He might do a

larger work. With strong crying and tears

He sent His petitions to heaven, that His

human nature might be strengthened, that

He might be braced to meet the wily foe

in all his deceptive workings, and forti-

fied to fulfill His mission of uplifting

humanity. To His workers He says, 'I

have given you an example, that ye should

do as I have done.' John

13:15."-The

Ministry of Healing,

page 500.

Christ's Spirit of Service

1. How was Christ's zeal for His

Father's work foretold? Ps. 69:9;

Isa. 59:17. Compare John 2:17.

How did Jesus describe the bur-

den He carried for a finished work?

John 4:34.

NOTE.

-"The

eager response of the

woman was more refreshing to the soul

of Jesus than food would have been to

His body."-S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

John 4:32.

"Jesus lived for the one purpose of

doing His Father's will. . . The material

requirements of life were incidental to

His great objective of accomplishing man's

salvation."-Ibid., on John 4:34.

In what words did Jesus empha-

size the urgency of His work? John

9:4.

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NoTE.—"Many feel that it would be a

great privilege to visit the scenes of Christ's

life on earth, to walk where He trod, to

look upon the lake beside which He loved

to teach, and the hills and valleys on

which His eyes so often rested. But we

need not go to Nazareth, to Capernaum,

or to Bethany, in order to walk in the

steps of Jesus. We shall find His foot-

prints beside the sickbed, in the hovels

of poverty, in the crowded alleys of the

great city, and in every place where there

are human hearts in need of consolation.

In doing as Jesus did when on earth, we

shall walk in His steps."—The

Desire of

Ages,

page 640.

In his sermon to the Gentiles at

Caesarea, how did Peter refer to

Christ's spirit of service? Acts 10:38.

NoTE.—"When the Son of God humbled

Himself at the incarnation, He laid aside

the independent exercise of His attributes

as the second person of the Godhead. . . .

For all that He accomplished on earth He

relied, as must other men, on power from

above.

"The life of Jesus exhibits a consistent

example of dedication to the service of

mankind."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

Acts 10:38.

Saved to Serve

In what practical manner did

Job serve the Lord? Job 29:15, 16.

"The Lord desigtis that the

means entrusted to us shall'

be used in building up His

kingdom."—Counsels on

Stewardship,

page 35.

NOTE.—

Christ has no hands but our hands

To do His work today;

He has no feet but our feet

TO lead men in His way;

He has no tongue but our tongues

To tell men how He died;

He has no help but our help

To bring them to His side.

—Annie Johnson Flint.*

(*Copyright. Reproduced by permission.

Evangelical Publishers, Toronto, Canada.)

How did Paul admonish the

church at Corinth to be zealous in

the Lord's service? 1 Cor. 15:58.

NOTE.—"Always being superior (excel-

ling, doing more than enough) in the ser-

vice of the Lord, knowing

and

being

continually aware that your labor in the

Lord is not futile—never wasted or to no

purpose." The Amplified New Testament.

"The great incentive to continual ac-

tivity in the cause of truth is the positive

assurance that such efforts will not be

`in vain in the Lord,' but will result in

the salvation of souls and the advance-

ment of the glory of God."—S.D.A.

Bible

Commentary,

on 1 Cor. 15:58.

What spirit should characterize

our service for God? Ps. 110:3, first

part. Compare Judges 5:2; Neh. 11:2.

NOTE.—"It is a fatal mistake to suppose

that the work of soul saving depends

alone upon the ministry. The humble

consecrated believer upon whom the Mas-

ter of the vineyard places a burden for

souls is to be given encouragement by the

men upon whom the Lord has laid larger

responsibilities. Those who stand as lead-

ers in the church of God are to realize

that the Saviour's commission is given to

all who believe in His name. God will

send forth into His vineyard many who

have not been dedicated to the ministry

by the laying on of hands."—The

Acts of

the Apostles,

page 110.

How does the Lord measure our

responsibility in His service? Matt.

25:14-29.

NOTE.—"We shall individually be held

responsible for doing one jot less than we

have ability to do. The Lord measures

with exactness every possibility for service.

The unused capabilities are , as much

brought into account as are those that

are improved."—Christ's

Object Lessons,

page 363.

Paul's Burden for the Lost

How does Paul's burden for his

people compare with that of Moses?

Rom. 10:1; 9:3; Ex. 32:32.

NOTE.—"All things in Paul's life were

made subject to his great objective of

preaching the gospel and winning souls for

Christ. He was prepared to be of no ac-

count if by so doing some might be drawn

to the Lord. . . . The apostle's laudable

ambition was that he should be used by

the Holy Spirit to lead the greatest num-

ber possible to accept salvation from sin

through Christ. This is the ambition of

every true minister of the gospel."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on 1 Cor. 9:19.

10.

How earnestly did the apostle

labor for souls? Acts 20:31. Compare

Gal. 4:19.

NOTE.—"Paul sometimes worked night

and day, not only for his own support,

but that he might assist his fellow laborers.

He shared his earnings with Luke, and he

helped Timothy. He even suffered hunger

at times, that he might relieve the neces-

sities of others. His was an unselfish

life."—The Acts of the Apostles,

page 352.

Witnessing for Him

11.

How does Jesus challenge our

spirit of service? John 4:35.

NOTE.—"Not one in a hundred among

us is doing anything beyond engaging in

common, worldly enterprises. We are not

half awake to the worth of the souls for

whom Christ

died."—Testimonies,

Vol. 8,

p. 148.

12.

What is the least anyone can

do for his Lord? Luke 8:39, first part.

NoTE.—"Recount [the story] through-

out of how many

and

great things God has

done for you." The Amplified New Testa-

ment.

13.

How wisely and earnestly are

we to work for souls? 1 Cor. 9:19-22.

NOTE.—"Made

myself servant.

Literally,

`enslaved myself.' Paul was willing to labor

for others, as a slave does without reward

or pay, to advance their welfare. Like a

slave, wishing to please his master, or

because he is forced to do so, he was willing

to comply with the habits, customs, and

opinions of others as far as possible, with-

out compromising principle. God's min-

isters must be ready at all tines to adapt

themselves and their ministry to the nature

of those for whom they labor."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on 1 Cor. 9:19.

Personal Appeal

Am I one of God's

willing

workers, or

do I have to be coaxed and pleaded with

when there is church work to be done?

How long has it been since I have won

a soul for the Lord?

If all church members followed my ex-

ample in devotion and service, how long

would it take to finish God's work in the

world?

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Lesson 9, for November 26, 1966

The Spirit of Prayer

MEMORY VERSE:

"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and

ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you." Luke 11:9.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Gospel Workers," pages 255, 256;

"The Desire of Ages," pages 111-113, 685-697; "Steps to Christ," chapter,

"The Privilege of Prayer." For other Spirit of Prophecy comments see

"Prayer" in the "Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To develop greater faithfulness in a personal prayer life.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

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memory verse.

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Thursday: Questions 12-14; finish

reading study helps.

Friday: Review entire lesson.

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Christ's Spirit of Prayer and Devotion

He was never too busy to pray.

Mark 6:44-47; Luke 5:15, 16.

He prayed publicly. Luke 3:21,

22; Matt. 11:23-26;

John

11:41-43.

Examples of intercessory prayer.

Luke 22:32; John 17:22-26.

II. In the Hour of Decision or Crisis

Jesus Prayed

He prayed before selecting disciples.

Luke 6:12, 13.

He prayed when offered kingship.

John 6:14, 15; Matt. 14:22, 23.

6. He prayed at the transfiguration.

Luke 9:28-36.

He prayed in Gethsemane.

Luke 22:39-46.

8. He prayed on the cross.

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Luke 23:33, 34.

III. Christ Reveals the Conditions of

Answered Prayer

9. We must ask. John 16:24; Luke

11:5-9.

10. We must believe. Mark 11:22-24.

11. We must abide in Christ.

John 15:7.

IV. Exhortations to Earnest Prayer

12. Watch and pray. Matt. 26:40, 41.

13. Persevere in prayer. Luke 18:1-8.

14. Never stop praying. 1 Thess. 5:17.

THE LESSON.

Introduction

"Christ our Saviour . . . had bodily

wants to be supplied, bodily weariness to

be relieved. It was by prayer to His Fa-

ther that He was braced for duty and for

trial. Day by day He followed His round

of duty, seeking to save souls. His heart

went out in tender sympathy for the

weary and heavy-laden. And He spent

whole nights in prayer in• behalf of the

tempted ones. . . .

"The Christian is given the invitation

to carry his burdens to God in prayer,

and to fasten himself closely to Christ

by the cords of living faith."-Ellen G.

White,

Our High Calling,

page 127.

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Christ's Spirit of Prayer and

Devotion

Name instances in which Jesus

did not permit a busy program to

crowd out His prayer appointments.

Mark 6:44-47; Luke 5:15, 16.

NoTE.—"While we are to labor earnestly

for the salvation of the lost, we must

also take time for meditation, for prayer,

and for the study of the Word of God.

Only the work accomplished with much

prayer, and sanctified by the meeit of

Christ, will in the end prove to have been

efficient for good.

"No other life was ever so crowded with

labor and responsibility as was that of

Jesus; yet how often He was found in

prayer ! How constant was His communion

with God! . . .

"In a life wholly devoted to the good

of others, the Saviour found it necessary

to withdraw from the thoroughfares of

travel and from the throng that followed

Him day after clay. He must turn aside

from a life of ceaseless activity and con-

tact with human needs, to seek retirement

and unbroken communion with His Fa-

ther."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 362,

363.

Under what circumstances did

Jesus pray in public? Luke 3:21, 22;

Matt. 11:23-26; john 11:41-43.

Cite examples of intercessory

prayer offered by Jesus. Luke 22:32;

John 17:22-26.

In the Hour of-Decision or Crisis

Jesus Prayed

How long did Jesus pray before

He chose twelve disciples to be His

closest associates? Luke 6:12, 13.

NOTE.—"Often Jesus devoted an entire

night to prayer. . . . Usually such instances

mentioned by the various gospel writers

preceded points of decision or crisis in the

Saviour's life or ministry."—S.D.A.

Bible

Commentary,

on Mark 3:13.

"The Saviour knew the character of the

men whom He had chosen; all their

weaknesses and errors were open before

Him ; He knew the perils through which

they must pass, the

responsibility that

would rest upon them; and His heart

yearned over these chosen ones. Alone

upon a mountain near the Sea of Galilee

He spent the entire night in prayer for

them, while they were sleeping at the foot

of the mountain."—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 291, 292.

When tempted with an urgent

offer of kingship, what did Jesus do?

John 6:14, 15; Matt. 14:22, 23.

Describe the prayer meeting on

the mount of transfiguration. Luke

9:28-36.

How did the Saviour prepare for

the ordeal of Calvary? Luke 22:39-46.

NOTE.—"Three times has He uttered that

prayer. Three times has humanity shrunk

from the last, crowning sacrifice. But now

the history of the. human race comes• up

before the world's Redeemer. He sees that

the transgressors of the law, if left to them-

selves, must perish. He sees the helpless-

ness of man. He sees the power of sin.

The woes and lamentations of a doomed

world rise before Him. He beholds

its impending fate, and His decision is

made. He will save man at any cost to

Himself. . . . He will become the propitia-

tion of a race that has willed to sin. His

prayer now breathes only submission: 'If

this cup may not pass away from Me, ex-

cept I drink it, Thy will be done.'

"—The

Desire of Ages,

pages 690, 693.

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Even while enduring the agony

of the cross, what did Jesus do? Luke

23:33, 34.

NOTE.—"That prayer of Christ for His

enemies embraced the world. It took in

every sinner that had lived or should live,

from the beginning of the world to the

end of time. Upon all rests the guilt of

crucifying the Son of God. To all, for-

giveness is freely offered. 'Whosoever will'

may have peace with God, and inherit

eternal life."—The

Desire of Ages,

page 745.

Christ Reveals the Conditions of

Answered Prayer

Before we receive, what must

we do? John 16:24; Luke 11:5-9.

Compare James 4:2, last part.

NOTE.—"Ask

and

keep on asking and

you will receive." John 16:24, The Ampli-

fied New Testament.

"We must have help which God alone

can give, and that help will not come un-

asked. . : .

"I have been shown angels of God all

ready to impart grace and power to those

who feel their need of divine strength.

But these heavenly messengers will not

bestow blessings unless solicited."—Our

High Calling,

page 129.

"Those who are unwilling to deny self,

to agonize before God, to pray long and

earnestly for His blessing, will not obtain

it. Wrestling with God—how few know

what it is

!"—The Great Controversy,

page

621.

10.

What prerequisite of answered

prayer does Jesus set forth? Mark

11:22-24.

NOTE.—"Jesus Himself never moved lit-

eral mountains, nor did He intend His

followers to contemplate any necessity of

doing so themselves. Jesus here is speak-

ing of figurative mountains of difficulty."

—S. D. A. Bible Commentary,

on Mark

11:23.

11.

What continuing experience is

essential to a successful prayer life?

John 15:7.

NOTE.—"You are just as dependent

upon Christ, in order to live a holy life,

as is the branch upon the parent stock

for growth and fruitfulness. Apart from

Him you have no life. You have no power

to resist temptation or to grow in grace

and holiness. Abiding in Him, you may

flourish. Drawing your life from Him, you

will not wither nor be fruitless. You will

be like a tree planted by the rivers of

water."—Steps to Christ,

page 69.

Exhortations to Earnest Prayer

12.

What earnest admonition did

Jesus give the disciples when He

found them asleep in Gethsemane?

Matt. 26:40, 41.

NOTE.—"Christians are not to await their

Lord's return in idle expectancy. While

waiting and watching they are to be vigi-

lant in purifying their own souls by

obedience to the truth, and to be earnest

in working for others. It is their privilege

`not only to look for but to hasten the

coming of the day of God.'

"—S.D.A. Bible

Commentary,

on Matt. 24:42.

13.

What did Jesus emphasize as

a necessity in the matter of prayer?

Luke 18:1-8.

NOTE.—t`Our prayers are to be as earnest

and persi

tent as was the petition of the

needy friend who asked for the loaves at

midnight. The more earnestly and stead-

fastly we ask, the closer will be our

spiritual union with Christ. We shall re-

ceive increased blessings because we have

increased

faith."—Christ's Object Lessons,

page 146.

"Your petitions must not be faint, oc-

casional, and fitful, but earnest, persever-

ing, and constant."—The

Ministry of Heal-

ing,

page 510.

14. What good counsel does Paul

are walking, and when you are busy with

your daily labor."--/bid., pp. 510, 511.

Personal Appeal

How much of Jesus' spirit of prayer is

found in my life?

Do I pray or do I just "say my

prayers"?

Do I let go of the arm of the Lord too

soon?

Lesson 10, for December 3, 1966

The Spirit of Courage

MEMORY VERSE:

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am

thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee

with the right hand of My righteousness." Isa. 41:10.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Gospel Workers," pages 264-268;

"Testimonies," Vol. 7, pp. 210-214. For other Spirit of Prophecy comments

see "Courage" in the "Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM: To

develop Christlike courage for present and future needs.

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give the child of God? 1 Thess. 5:17.

NOTE.—"Let every breath be a prayer."

—The Ministry of Healing,

page 511.

"Cultivate the habit of talking with

the Saviour when you are alone, when you

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Courage of Jesus

Isaiah foretells Jesus' courageous

spirit. Isa. 42:4.

Jesus' courage in face of danger.

Luke 13:31-33.

II. Exhortations to Courage

Courage and endurance needed in

last days. Matt. 24:12, 13.

God speaks courage to His people.

Deut. 31:6; Joshua 1:7, 9.

Anticipation of final deliverance.

Isa. 35:4.

Source of our strength and

courage. 2 Tim. 2:1.

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III. Bible Illustrations of Courage

Unusual courage in Jehoshaphat's

day. 2 Chron. 20:20-23.

Nehemiah's courage in rebuilding

the wall of Jerusalem. Neh. 4:

16-18; 6:10, 11.

With courage, Peter and John

faced difficulty. Acts 4:18, 19,

31-33.

10.

Paul's courage at Philippi.

1 Thess. 2:2.

11.

Brethren encourage Paul. Acts

28:14, 15.

IV. Promises That Inspire Courage

12.

God's blessed promise of help.

Heb. 13:5, 6.

13.

Words of assurance to God's

people. Isa. 41:10.

14.

Precious promises through the

psalmist. Ps. 27:14.

THE LESSON

NOTE.—"Apparently

the Pharisees used

this device in an attempt to frighten

Jesus out of Peraea into Judea, where they

could lay hands on Him themselves. For

nearly two years the Jewish leaders had

been plotting His death (see DA 213, 401;

John 11:53, 54, 57 . . .), and the Jews had

recently tried twice to stone

Him."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Luke 13:31.

Exhortations to Courage

3. In a time of widespread wicked-

ness, what spirit should characteri

believers? Matt. 24:12, 13.

Introduction

"Talk courage, talk faith, talk hope. My

brother and sister in the Lord, be of good

courage. 0, how little we know what is

before us! We will give ourselves en-

tirely to Jesus, to be wholly His, and

then say, 'Not my will, but Thy will, 0

God, be done.' . . . You have the tender

love and compassion of your Saviour.

Look to Him always. Trust in Him con-

tinually, and doubt not His love. He

knows all our weakness and that which

we need. He will give us grace sufficient

for our day. Only look to Jesus continually,

and be of good courage."—Ellen G. White,

Sons and Daughters of God,

page 191.

The Courage of Jesus

In what words did the prophet

Isaiah foretell the courageous spirit

of Jesus? Isa. 42:4.

NOTE.—"He

will not fail or become

weak, or be crushed

and

discouraged."

The Amplified Old Testament.

"Day by day He met trials and temp-

tations; day by day He was brought into

contact with evil and witnessed its power

upon those whom He was seeking to bless

and to save. Yet He did not fail or be-

come discouraged."—The

Ministry of Heal-

ing,

pages 18, 19.

How did Jesus display courage

in the face of Herod's threats? Luke

13:31-33.

NOTE.—"Christ's

forecast met its first

fulfillment in the decades prior to the

fall of Jerusalem in

A.D.

70 (DA 633; cf.

36, 37). The prophecy will again be ful-

filled in the last days (2 Tim. 3:1-5; cf.

5T 136,

741)."—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on Matt. 24:12.

"The day of the Lord is approaching

with stealthy tread; but the supposed

great and wise men know not the signs of

Christ's coming or of the end of the world.

Iniquity abounds, and the love of many

has waxed cold.

"There are thousands upon thousands,

millions upon millions, who are now mak-

ing their decision for eternal life or eternal

death."—Testimonies,

Vol. 6, p. 406.

4. On what two occasions did the

Lord speak a message of encourage-

ment to Israel? Deut. 31:6; Joshua

1:7, 9.

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In anticipation of final deliver-

ance from the power of sin, what

inspired words of hope and courage

does Isaiah speak to God's people?

Isa. 35:4.

NOTE.—"Christian life is more than many

take it to be. It does not consist wholly in

gentleness, patience, meekness, and kindli-

ness. These graces arc essential; but there

is need also of courage, force, energy, and

perseverance. The path that Christ marks

out is a narrow, self-denying path. To enter

that path and press on through difficulties

and discouragements requires men who are

more than weaklings."—The

Ministry of

Healing,

page 497.

Where is the source of our

strength and courage? 2 Tim. 2:1.

NOTE.—"However courageous and suc-

cessful a man may be in the performance

of a special work, unless he looks con-

stantly to God when circumstances arise

to test his faith he will lose his courage.

Even after God has given him marked

tokens of His power, after he has been

strengthened to do God's work, he will fail

unless he trusts implicitly in Omnipotence."

—Ellen G. White Comments,

S.D.A. Bible

Commentary,

Vol. 2,

1035.

Bible Illustrations of Courage

How did God honor an unusual

manifestation of courage on the part

of His people in Jehoshaphat's day?

2 Chron. 20:20-23.

NOTE.—"They praised God for the vic-

tory, and four days thereafter the army

returned to Jerusalem, laden with the

spoils of their enemies, singing praises for

the victory won.

"Do you not think that if more of this

were done now, our hope and courage and

faith would be revived? Would not the

hands of the soldiers who are standing in

defense of the truth be strengthened? If

there were much more praising the Lord,

and far less doleful recitation of discourage-

ment, many more victories would be

gained."—Sons

and Daughters of God,

page

199.

What commendable display of

valor characterized the work of Ne-

hemiah and his followers in rebuild-

ing the wall of Jerusalem? Neh. 4:

16-18;. 6:10, 11.

NOTE.—"Nehemiah showed himself to be

a man whom God could use to put down

false principles and to restore heaven-born

principles; and God honored him. The

Lord will use in His work men who are

as true as steel to principle, who will not

be swayed by the sophistries of those who

have lost their spiritual eyesight."—Sons

and Daughters of God,

page 213.

Under what circumstances did

Peter and John deport themselves

with unusual fortitude? With what

results? Acts 4:18, 19, 31-33.

10.

What splendid example of

courage did Paul and his companion

leave for all who would serve the

Lord under trying circumstances in

later years? 1 Thess. 2:2.

NOTE.—"We are handicapped on all sides,

but we are never frustrated; we are puz-

zled, but never in despair. We are per-

secuted, but we never have to stand it

alone: we may be knocked down but we

are never knocked out!" 2 Cor. 4:8, 9,

Phillips.

The attempted separation of

the gospel of grace from

the gospel of giving is the

tragedy of modern church

life.

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11.

What encouragement came to

Paul on his trying journey to Rome?

Acts 28:14, 15.

Promises That Inspire Courage

12.

What blessed promise has the

Lord given that would enable the

child of God to face the future with-

out fear? Heb. 13:5 (last part), 6.

NOTE.—"God will honor and uphold

every truehearted, earnest soul who is

seeking to walk before Him in the perfec-

tion of Christ's grace. He will never leave

nor forsake one humble, trembling soul."—

Sons and Daughters of God,

page 192.

"Divine strength is ours; and let us

talk courage and strength and faith."—

Testimonies to Ministers,

page 391.

"In the darkest days, when appearances

seem most forbidding, have faith in God.

He is working out His will, doing all

things well in behalf of His people. The

strength of those who love and serve Him

will be renewed day by

day."—The Min-

istry of Healing,

page 482.

13.

What reassuring words did

God speak in Isaiah's day that will

bring strength to the church ur til

the close of time? Isa. 41:10.

NOTE.—"There is to be no despondency

in God's service. Our faith is to endure the

pressure brought to bear upon it. God is

able and willing to bestow upon His ser-

vants all the strength they need. He will

more than fulfill the highest expectations

of those who put their trust in Him."—

Testimonies,

Vol. 8, p. 11.

14.

How does the psalmist seek to

encourage and inspire the hearts of

God's people? Ps. 27:14. Compare

Ps. 29:11; 31:24.

NoTE.—"Let us not be discouraged. Let

us not talk doubt, but faith; for faith

brings infinite power. If we lay hold upon

this power, and do not trust in our own

human strength, we shall see the salvation

God."—Selected Messages,

Bk. 1, p. 85.

Personal t.•opeal

Am I easily discouraged when even lit-

tle things go wrong?

Am I keeping in close enough contact

with my source of courage?

Is my present experience preparing me

to stand courageously during the time of

trouble ahead?

Lesson 11, for December 10, 1966

The Spirit of Giving

MEMORY VERSE:

"He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and

he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according

as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity:

for God loveth a cheerful giver." 2 Cor.

9:6, 7.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"

;

"The Desire of Ages," chapter, "God

With Us." For further Spirit of Prophecy comments see "Gifts" and "Giving"

in "Index to the Writings of

G. White."

-STUDY AIM:

To see the greatness of the gifts of Heaven to mankind, and to

give more of ourselves and our means to help finish God's work on earth.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Spirit of Divine Giving

God's love gift to a sinful world.

John 3:16.

Christ's part in the divine gift.

Eph. 5:2, 25.

The measure of Christ's gift to the

world. Gal. 1:4; Isa. 50:6; 53:5.

The Holy Spirit, a gift and a Giver

of gifts. John 14:16, 26; Acts 1:8.

The angels as ministering spirits

delight to give. Heb. 1:14.

II. The Spirit of Giving in the Scriptures

6. Israel gave willingly and abun-

dantly. Ex. 35:22; 36:5, 6.

7. Two illustrations of sacrificial

giving in the New Testament.

Luke 21:1-4; Acts 4:34, 35.

III. Inspired Guide in Christian Giving

8. Give according to our income.

Deut. 16:17.

9. Give cheerfully. 2 Cor. 9:7.

10. Give freely. Matt. 10:8, last part.

11. Give systematically. 1 Cor. 16:1, 2.

12. Give without ostentation. Matt.

6:3, 4.

IV. Promises to the Faithful Giver

13. "Give, and it shall be given unto

you." Luke 6:38.

14. Wonderful blessings of benevolence.

2 Cor. 9:8-15.

THE LESSON

NOTE.

-"Tongue

cannot utter it; pen

cannot portray it. You may meditate upon

it every day of your life; you may search

the Scriptures diligently in order to un-

derstand it; you may summon every power

and capability that God has given you, in

the endeavor to comprehend the love and

compassion of the heavenly Father; and

yet there is an infinity

beyond."-Testi-

monies,

Vol. 5, p. 740.

Introduction

"If God's people had the love of Christ

in the heart; if every church member were

thoroughly imbued with the spirit of self-

denial; if all manifested thorough earnest-

ness, there would be no lack of funds for

home and foreign missions; our resources

would be multiplied; a thousand doors of

usefulness would be opened, and we would

be invited to enter. Had the purpose of

God been carried out by His people in

giving the message of mercy to the world,

Christ would have come to the earth, and

the saints would ere this have received

their welcome into the City of God."-

Selected Messages,

Bk. 1, p. 82.

The Spirit of Divine Giving

1. What greatest of all love gifts did

God make to the world? John 3:16.

What was Christ's part in the

greatest of all gifts? Eph. 5:2, 25.

What was the measure of

Christ's gift to a lost world? Gal. 1:4;

Isa. 50:6; 53:5.

NOTE.

-"Benevolence

was the life of

His

soul."-The

Desire of Ages,

page 191.

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"All things Christ received from God,

but He took to give. So in the heavenly

courts, in His ministry for all created be-

ings: through the beloved Son, the Fa-

ther's life flows out to all; through the Son

it returns, in praise and joyous service, a

tide of love, to the great Source of all.

And thus through Christ the circuit of

beneficence is complete, representing the

character of the great Giver, the law of

life."—Ibid.,

p. 21.

What further gift did Jesus

promise to those who believed on

Him? John 14:16, 26; Acts 1:8.

NOTE.—"What gift could He bestow rich

enough to signalize and grace His ascen-

sion to the mediatorial throne? It must be

worthy of His greatness and His royalty.

He determined to give His representative,

the third person of the Godhead. This gift

could not be excelled."—Ellen G. White

Comments,

S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

Vol.

6, p. 1053.

What part do the angels have in

God's great plan of giving? Heb.

1:14.

NOTE.—"The angels of glory find their

joy in giving,—giving love and tireless

watchcare to souls that are fallen and un-

holy. Heavenly beings woo the hearts of

men; they bring to this dark world light

from the courts above; by gentle and pa-

tient ministry they move upon the human

spirit, to bring the lost into a fellowship

with Christ which is even closer than they

themselves can know."—The

Desire of

Ages,

page 21.

The Spirit of Giving in the

Scriptures

How did the church in the

wilderness set a worthy example in

liberal giving for us today? Ex. 35:

22; 36:5, 6. Compare 1 Chron. 29:9.

What two New Testament illus-

trations of sacrificial giving are re-

corded for our admonition? Luke

21:1-4; Acts 4:34, 35.

Inspired Guide in Christian Giving

What reasonable principle

should determine our giving to the

Lord? Deut. 16:17.

NoTE.—We give nothing personally until

after we have returned to God the tithe

which is His own. It does not belong to

us at all. Our giving begins after the tithe.

"The contributions required of the He-

brews for religious and charitable purposes

amounted to fully one fourth of their in-

come."—Patriarchs and Prophets,

page 527.

How should we not give? What

kind of giver does Paul say God

loves? 2 Cor. 9:7.

NOTE.—"Whenever God's people, in any

period of the world, have cheerfully and

willingly carried out His plan in system-

atic benevolence and in gifts and offerings,

they have realized the standing promise

that prosperity should attend all their

labors just in proportion as they obeyed

His requirements."—Testimonies, Vol. 3,

p. 395.

"For things that are needless, often

harmful, professed Christians are today

spending more, many times more, than

they spend in seeking to rescue souls from

the tempter."—The

Ministry of Healing,

page 207.

10.

Why should we give freely to

the Lord? Matt. 10:8, last part.

NOTE.—"What is the value of money at

this time, in comparison with the value of

souls? Every dollar of our means should

be considered as the Lord's, not ours; and

as a precious trust from God to us; not to

be wasted for needless indulgences, but

carefully used in the cause of God, in the

work of saving men and women from

ruin."—Life Sketches,

page 214.

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11.

How did Paul encourage the

early church in systematic giving?

1 Cor. 16:1, 2.

NOTE.—"Those churches who are the

most systematic and liberal in sustaining

the cause of God, are the most prosperous

spiritually. . . . Worldliness and coveteous-

ness are eating out the vitals of God's

people."—Sons

and Daughters of God,

page

264.

12.

In what words did Jesus rule

out any unnecessary display in giv-

ing? Matt. 6:3, 4.

NOTE.—"Christ's own words make His

meaning plain, that in acts of charity the

aim should not be to secure praise and

honor from men. Real godliness never

prompts an effort at display. Those who

desire words of praise and flattery, and

feed upon them as a sweet morsel, are

Christians in name

only."—Thoughts From

the Mount of Blessing,

page 80.

Promises to the Faithful Giver

13.

What promise is given to those

who faithfully share their material

blessings with the Lord and with

those who are in need? Luke 6:38.

Compare 2 Cor. 9:6.

NOTE.—"Let us not complain because

we are often asked to give for the up-

building of the cause. What is it that

makes these frequent calls a necessity? Is

it not the rapid increase of missionary

enterprises? Shall we, by refusing to give,

retard the growth of these enterprises? .

"All who possess the Spirit of Christ will

have a tender, sympathetic heart, and an

open, generous hand. . .

"The more we bring to God's treasure-

house, the more we shall have to bring;

for He will open ways before us, increas-

ing our substance."—Ellen G. White,

Our

High Calling,

page 197.

14.

How does Paul further set forth

the wonderful blessings of liberal

giving? 2 Cor. 9:8-15.

Personal Appeal

Is love such a motivating factor in

my giving of time, talents, and means that

it leads me to give cheerfully and sacri-

ficially?

Do I give myself along with my gifts?

Lesson 12, for December 17, 1966

The Spirit of Faithfulness

MEMORY VERSE:

"Let us run with patience the race that is set before us, looking

unto Jesus the Author and Finisher of our faith

;

who for the joy that was

set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down

at the right hand of the throne of God." Heb. 12:1, 2.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary." For Spirit of Prophecy comments

"Faithfulness," "Loyalty," "Steadfastness," "Persecution;" and "Promises," see

"Index to the Writings of E. G. White."

STUDY AIM:

To see the importance of faithfulness,

and to develop this essential

Christian grace.

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Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Faithfulness of Jesus

Faithful under test and temptation.

Matt. 4:1-11.

Faithful even to Calvary. Matt.

27:33-38.

II. Heroes of Faith

3. Trials of the faithful worthies.

Heb. 11:35-40.

III. Faithful Promises

Not one promise failed. 1 Kings

8:56.

We can depend on Him. 2 Thess.

3:3; 1 Cor. 10:13.

A never-failing source of strength.

1 Peter 4:19.

IV. Exhortations to Faithfulness

Report of faithfulness always

cheering. Phil. 1:27.

Peter's timely warning. 2 Peter

3:17.

Faithful to death. Rev. 2:10,

last part.

V. Rewards of Faithfulness

10.

Faithfulness rewarded. Matt.

25:21, 23.

11.

Crown of righteousness for faith-

ful Paul. 2 Tim. 4:7, 8.

12.

Final rewards of the faithful.

Rev. 7:9, 14-17; 14:4; 15:2;

20:4; 22:14.

VI. Pressing Faithfully Forward

13.

A harvest if we do not faint.

Gal. 6:9.

14.

Persevere with eyes on Jesus.

Heb. 12:1, 2.

THE LESSON

Introduction

In this life we must expect trials to

come. "Everyone has his individual tests

and trials in the drama of

life."-Testi-

monies,

Vol. 3, p. 541. Before Jesus re-

turns, these tests may assume very sizable

proportions for the child of God. "Yea, and

all that will live godly in Christ Jesus

shall suffer persecution." 2 Timothy 3:12.

"The great crisis is just before us. To

meet its trials and temptations, and to

perform its duties, will require persevering

faith."-Testimonies,

Vol. 6,

404.

The Faithfulness of Jesus

1. How did Jesus remain faithful

under great test and temptation?

Matt. 4:1-11.

NoTE.-Christ remained steadfast in the

face of the greatest tests and temptations,

the most enticing allurements of the world

any being has ever been subjected to. "Man

will never be tried by temptations as

powerful as those which assailed Christ"-

Counsels on Stewardship,

page 210.

2. To what extent was Jesus faith-

ful during His earthly ministry?

Matt. 27:33-38. Compare Phil. 2:5-8.

NOTE.-"And, having become man, He

humbled Himself by living a life of utter

obedience, even to the extent of dying,

and the death He died was the death of

a common criminal." Phil. 2:8, Phillips.

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"It was humiliation indeed for God to

become man; and then, being man, to

die a shameful death on the cross. . . .

It was a death that involved intense

shame as well as intense suffering. . .

Even the Gentiles considered it the most

foul and cruel of all punishments."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Phil. 2:8.

Heroes of Faith

To what fiery trials were the

faithful worthies listed in Hebrews

11 subjected? Heb. 11:35-40.

NOTE.—"SO it will be with all who will

live godly in Christ Jesus. Persecution and

reproach await all who are imbued with

the Spirit of Christ. The character of the

persecution changes with the times, but

the principle—the spirit that underlies it

—is the same that has slain the chosen

the

Lord ever since the days of Abel."

—The Acts of the Apostles,

page 576.

Faithful Promises

In Solomon's prayer, of what did

he remind the congregation? 1 Kings

8:56. Compare Heb. 10:23.

NOTE.—"God never fails. He has made

many promises to His people, and He is

faithful in carrying them out. . . . If men

fail to receive the blessings that the Lord

has promised to give them, it is because of

failure on the part of man."—S.D.A.

Bible

Commentary,

on 1 Kings 8:56.

"In His promises and warnings, Jesus

means

me."—The Desire of Ages,

page 390.

What assurance have we that

the Lord will sustain and strengthen

His believers? 2 Thess. 3:3; 1 Cor.

10:13. Compare 1 Cor. 1:9.

NOTE.—"The absolute dependability of

God is the basis for Paul's statement that

the believers will be preserved unreprovable

until the last. God's promises, like His

character, are unchangeable. This is a

source of constant comfort to the Chris-

tian living in the increasingly unstable

world of today."—S.D.A.

Bible Commen-

tary,

on 1 Cor. 1:9.

When trials come, to what

source of strength may we always

have access? 1 Peter 4:19. Compare

2 Timothy 1:12.

NoTE.—"In the time of trial before us

God's pledge of security will be placed

upon those who have kept the word of

His patience. Christ will say to His faith-

ful ones: 'Come, My people, enter thou

into thy chambers, and shut thy doors

about thee: hide thyself as it were for a

little moment, until the indignation be

overpast.' Isaiah

26:20."—Testimonies,

Vol.

6, p. 404.

Exhortations to Faithfulness

What report always cheers the

heart of a Christian worker? Phil.

1:27.

What timely warning does the

apostle Peter record? 2 Peter 3:17.

NoTE.—"Do not lose your own safe

foothold." N.E.B.

"Believers are urged to remain firm in

their faith, allowing nothing to disturb

them. This appeal to rocklike stability is

reinforced by the grand truth of the res-

urrection so ably expounded by the apostle

in this chapter. In the light of such won-

derful assurances for the future, believers

should not be influenced by the manifold

temptations of the devil, whether to in-

dulge the flesh or, through the avenue of

worldly philosophy, to turn from the cer-

tain facts of the gospel. No person or

thing is to be permitted to shake the

believer from the foundation of his faith

and hope."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

1 Cor. 15:58.

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To what lengths will the child

of God follow his Lcrd in faithful-

ness? Rev. 2:10, last part.

NOTE.—"The Greek verb form implies,

`continue to be faithful,'. . . 'up to and

including death.'

"—S.D.A. Bible Commen-

tary,

on Rev. 2:10.

"Every crown that is given to the saints

of the Most High will be bestowed by the

hands of Christ—these hands that cruel

priests and rulers condemned to be nailed

to the cross."—Ellen G. White Comments,

Ibid., Vol.

7, p. 958.

Rewards of Faithfulness

10.

What reward came to the faith-

ful servants in the parable of the

talents? Matt. 25:21, 23.

NOTE.—"The Lord does not reward the

large amount of labor. He does not regard

the greatness of the work so much as the

fidelity with which it is done. The good

and faithful servant is rewarded. As we

cultivate the powers God has given us,

we shall increase in knowledge and percep-

tion."—Counsels

to Parents, Teachers, and

Students,

page 513.

"The master's approval was not propor-

tionate to the amount of profit in each

case, but rather to the faithfulness dis-

played. . . . In part, a reward for faithful

service comes in this life, but Jesus here

refers primarily to the rewards of the

world to come."—S.D.A.

Bible Commen-

tary,

on Matt. 25:21.

11.

To what did Paul look forward

at the end of a life of faithful service?

2 Tim. 4:7, 8.

NOTE.—"During the dark hours of his

[Paul's] noble fight for the faith the splen-

dor of his Lord's promises had imparted

courage and hope. . . .

"Paul knows of no immediate entrance

into heaven at death; the second advent is

`that day' when the redeemed will be re-

warded with eternal life. ... The righteous,

both dead and living, will receive their

reward of eternal life at the same time,

`at that day.'

"—S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on 2 Tim. 4:8.

12.

What glorious experience lies

ahead for the faithful servant of God?

Rev. 7:9, 14-17; 14:4; 15:2; 20:4;

22:14.

Pressing Faithfully Forward

13.

What encouraging words has

Paul written to strengthen us in

well-doing? Gal. 6:9.

NOTE.—"Christ illustrated the bestowal

of eternal rewards by comparing it with

the harvesttime.

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"Only those who endure to the end can

expect to receive a reward for doing well.

Too often in the Christian warfare would-

be soldiers of the cross have fainted and

given up the struggle. . . . On the other

hand, what a picture of heroism is pre-

sented in the courageous attitude of the

thousands of Christian martyrs who faced

the cruelest of deaths rather than relinquish

their steadfast confidence in the One who

redeemed them from their

sins."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on Gal. 6:9.

14.

To whom does Paul direct us

for the patience needed in remaining

faithful? Heb. 12:1, 2.

NOTE.—"Looking away [from all that

will distract] to Jesus, who is the Leader

and

the Source of

our

faith." Heb. 12:2,

The Amplified New Testament.

"Looking unto Jesus.

That is, for grace

and strength to overcome every difficulty

and to endure unto the end. . . . To keep

the eye of faith fixed upon Jesus is to

maintain uninterrupted contact with Him

who is the source of power, Him who

can strengthen us to endure and to over-

come."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

Heb. 12:2.

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Personal Appeal

"maintain uninterrupted contact

with Him who is the source of power"?

Have I settled my relationship to the

Lord and to His last-day message?

Am I faithful in the little tests now, so

that I may be faithful when greater tests

come before Jesus returns?

"The influence growing out

of Sabbath School work

should improve and enlarge

the

church."-Counsels on

Sabbath School Work,

page

Lesson 13, for December 24, 1966

The Spirit of Brotherhood

MEMORY VERSE:

"Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on

the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus."

Phil. 2:4, 5.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary," and Spirit of Prophecy comments on

Scripture references; "The Desire of Ages," pages 325-327.

STUDY AIM:

To learn• from Christ's teaching and example how to love our

fellowmen.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sunday: General survey; learn

memory verse.

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Monday: Questions 1-4.

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Tuesday: Questions 5-8.

❑

Check Here

Wednesday: Questions 9-13.

Thursday: Read study helps.

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Friday: Review entire lesson.

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'Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. The Spirit of Brotherhood in the

Saviour's Ministry

Jesus revealed the true scope of

Christian brotherhood. Mark

3:31-35.

Christ's enemies noted His im-

partiality. Matt. 22:16.

The Saviour mingled with people

of all levels of society. Mark 14:3;

Luke 14:1; John 2:1, 2.

Jesus recognized no barriers to

the

giving of the gospel. John 4:7-15.

II. We Are All Brethren

5. One Master, all brethren. Matt.

23:8, last part.

Malachi describes the brotherhood

of man. Mal. 2:10.

All nations made of one blood.

Acts 17:26.

Paul and Peter rule out proud

nationalism. Gal. 3:28; Acts 10:

34, 35.

III. The Spirit of Christ Molds Our

Relationships With Others

The touchstone of our

attitude

Christians. Phil. 2:5.

10.

An inspired guide in our relation-

ships with others. Col. 3:12, 13.

11.

Further helpful counsel. Rom.

12:10, 18.

12.

Stumbling blocks to be avoided.

Rom. 14:13.

13.

Love, the only antidote for ill will.

Mark 12:31; Rom. 13:10.

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THE LESSON

Introduction

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levels of society? Mark 14:3; Luke

14:1; John 2:1, 2.

When the apostle John was given a

vision of the rise of the advent movement,

he saw an angel with "his right foot upon

the sea, and his left foot on the earth."

Rev. 10:2. Later he was shown another

mighty angel proclaiming the judgment-

hour message to all "that dwell on the

earth, and to every nation, and kindred,

and tongue, and people." Rev. 14:6. From

these prophecies it is clear that God's last-

day movement is to be an international

movement.

It is the Lord's desire that these loved

ones, gathered out from among all nations,

tribes, and races of earth, will be brought

together in a Christian brotherhood that

will be a marvel to the whole world.

Christ's prayer to the Father is that His

people "may be one, even as We are one:

. . . and that the world may know that

Thou has sent Me." John 17:22, 23. For

"all ye arc brethren." Matt. 23:8.

The Spirit of Brotherhood

in the Saviour's Ministry

How did Jesus reveal the true

scope of Christian brotherhood?

Mark 3:31-35.

NOTE.—"Dear and tender as were the

ties which bound Him to His mother and

brethren, yet those which bound Him to

His disciples were more tender and sacred."

—Albert Barnes Notes,

on Matt. 12:48.

"All who would receive Christ by faith

were united to Him by a tie closer than

that of human kinship."—The

Desire of

Ages,

page 325.

What had even His enemies

noted about Christ's relationships

with His fellowmen? Matt. 22:16.

How is the Saviour's freedom

from human prejudices revealed in

His personal contact with different

How did Jesus break through

man-made barriers to bring salva-

tion to a needy soul? John 4:7-15.

NoTE.—"He [Jesus] completely disarmed

her prejudice and foiled her attempt to

evade ,the issue by making it clear that

He did not °share the religious bias that

separated the Jews from the Samaritans.

Both might become 'true worshipers.'

"—

S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on John 4:21.

We Are All Brethren

What is the basis for Christian

brotherhood? Matt. 23:8, last •part.

Compare Gal. 3:28, last part.

NOTE.—"Those who, in the spirit and

love of Jesus, will become one with Him,

will be in close fellowship one with an-

other, bound up by the silken cords of

love. Then the ties of human brotherhood

would not be always on the strain, ready at

any provocation to snap asunder. 'All ye

are brethren' will be the sentiment of

every child of faith. When the followers

orChrist are one with Him, there will be

no first and last, no less respected or less

important ones. A blessed brotherly fellow-

ship one with another will bind all who

truly receive the Lord Jesus Christ in a

firm loyalty that' cannot be broken. All

will be equally one with Christ."—Ellen G.

White Comments,

S.D.A. Bible Commen-

tary,

Vol. 5, pp. 1097, 1098.

How does the prophet Malachi

further describe the brotherhood of

man? Mal. 2:10.

In his sermon at Athens how did

'Paul refer to the common origin of

the human family? Acts 17:26.

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How do Paul and Peter rule out

any spirit of proud nationalism

from the experience of the Christian?

Gal. 3:28; Acts 10:34, 35.

NOTE.—"Respecter of persons.

Gr.

pros-

polemptes ,

'one who receives the face,'

and so, one who distinguishes between

persons on the basis of outward appear-

ances. . . .

"In every nation.

Peter dimly realized

that Christianity was not to be national.

In his dealings with Cornelius he began to

see how this might be, though he did not

yet understand it thoroughly. Paul would

shortly declare that neither race, nor sex,

nor social status have any bearing in God's

sight (Gal. 3:28; Col. 3:10,

11) ."—S.D .A

Bible Commentary,

on Acts 10:34, 35.

The Spirit of Christ Molds

Our Relationships With Others

What mind should be manifest

in all the attitudes of the Christian?

Phil. 2:5.

NOTE.—"Let Christ Himself be your

example as to what your attitude should

be." Phillips.

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"Much more prayer, much more Christ-

likeness, much more conformity to God's

will, is to be brought into God's work."—

Evangelism,

page 559.

"Study carefully the divine-human char-

acter, and constantly inquire, 'What would

Jesus do were He in my place?' This should

be the measurement of our duty."—The

Ministry of Healing,

page 491.

10.

What attribute of Christian

grace will smooth our relationships

with those not of our own nation-

ality, race, or social group? Col. 3:

12, 13.

Give a Christmas gift to Jesus

this thirteenth Sabbath.

11.

In what other helpful counsel

does the apostle promote brotherly

love? Rom. 12:10, 18.

NoTE.—"A result of true affection is that

one does not seek his own honor or position

but is willing to give honor to others.

Christian brethren who are motivated by

genuine love will be more forward to

pay respect than to receive it. None will

be ambitious to gather honor to himself,

but each will be eager to show honor to

his fellow believers."—S.D.A.

Bible Com-

m entary,

on Rom. 12:10.

12.

What caution is given regard-

ing the placing of stumbling blocks

in the way of a brother? Rom. 14:13.

13.

What is the only antidote for

the ill will so prevalent among the

people of the earth today? Mark

12:31; Rom. 13:10.

NOTE.—"When those who profess to

serve God follow Christ's example, practic-

ing the principles of the law in their daily

life; when every act bears witness that they

love God supremely and their neighbor as

themselves, then will the church have

power to move the world."—Christ's

Object

Lessons,

page 340.

"It is the,

work of the Holy Spirit from

age to age to impart love to human hearts,

for love is the living principle of brother-

hood."—T

estimonies,

Vol. 8, p. 139.

Personal Appeal

Is true Christian love the controlling

motive of my life?

Is Jesus my example in all of my con-

tacts with others?

Am I patient, understanding, and kind

in all my relationships with those who

are not part of my national, racial, or social

group?

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Lesson 14, for December 31, 1966

Becoming Like Him

MEMORY VERSE:

"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and

pray

God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the

coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Thess. 5:23.

STUDY HELPS:

"S.D.A. Bible Commentary"; "Our High Calling," pages 25, 27, 29,

99, 213, 217, 303; "Steps to Christ," chapters "Growing Up Into Christ" and

"The Privilege of Prayer"; and other Spirit of Prophecy comments on Scrip-

ture references.

STUDY AIM:

To understand the glorious provision God has made for us to become

like the Saviour in our daily lives.

DAILY STUDY ASSIGNMENT AND RECORD

Check Here

Sunday: General survey; learn

memory verse.

Monday: Questions 1-4.

Tuesday: Questions 5-10.

Wednesday: Questions 11-14.

Thursday: Read study helps.

Friday: Review entire lesson.

Check Here

Lesson Outline:

Introduction

I. Standard to Be Reached

Sanctification-Christlikeness

the

goal before us. 1 Thess. 5:23.

Our lives must be hid with Christ.

Col. 3:2-4; 1 John 3:1-3; 2:15-17.

Perfect as He is perfect. Matt. 5:48.

Only holiness will prepare us to see

the Lord. Heb. 12:14.

II. How the Experience of Christlike-

ness May Become Ours

•

5. It is a progressive experience.

2 Peter 3:18; Phil. 3:13, 14.

6. We must consider Jesus. Heb.

3:1; 2 Cor. 3:18.

7. We

must learn of

Him.

Matt.

11:29; John 6:68.

8. We must follow Him. John 12:26.

9. We must eliminate objectionable

traits of character. Col. 3:5, 6.

10. We must do all to the glory of God.

1 Cor. 10:31.

III. Encouraging Assurances of Help

11. Partakers of the divine nature.

2 Peter 1:3-5, 10, 11.

12. God wills that we should be like

Jesus. 1 Thess 4:3, first part.

13. In Christ only is there strength.

John 15:5; Isa. 27:5.

14. His grace is sufficient. 2 Cor. 12:9.

THE LESSON

Introduction

"Like Christ

is the watchword, not like

your father or your mother, but like Jesus

Christ-hid in Christ, clothed with Christ's

righteousness, imbued with the Spirit of

Christ. All the peculiarities given us as an

inheritance or acquired by indulgence or

through erroneous education must be

thoroughly overcome, decidedly resisted."-

Our High Calling,

page 29.

"Now is the time for us. to form char-

acters after the divine Model. . . . If we

know Christ, we shall reveal Him to

others."-Ibid., page 303.

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Standard to Be Reached

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4. If we would see the Lord, what

must be our experience? Heb. 12:14.

What prayer for the develop-

ment of Christlikeness in the church

did the apostle Paul record? 1 Thess.

5:23.

NoTE.—A person who is sanctified wholly

is one who is striving to be Christlike.

"The followers of Christ are to become

like Him—by the grace of God to form

characters in harmony with the principles

of His holy law. This is Bible sanctifica-

tion."—The

Great Controversy,

page 469.

What attitude toward worldli-

ness will the child of Christ main-

tain? Col. 3:2-4; 1 John 3:1-3; 2:

15-17.

NOTE.—"The soul that loves God, rises

above the fog of doubt; he gains a bright,

broad, deep, living experience, and be-

comes meek and Christlike. His soul is

committed to God, hid with Christ in

God. He will be able to stand the test of

neglect, of abuse and contempt, because

his Saviour has suffered all this."—Ellen G.

White Comments,

S.D.A. Bible Commen-

tary,

Vol. 7, p. 907.

What goal does Jesus set forth

for the Christian? Matt. 5:48.

NOTE.—"The ideal of Christian char-

acter is Christlikeness. As the Son of man

was perfect in His life, so. His followers

are to be perfect in their

life."—The Desire

of Ages,

page 311.

"The germination of the seed represents

the beginning of spiritual life, and the

development of the plant is a beautiful

figure of Christian growth. . . . As its

growth is silent and imperceptible, but

continuous, so is the development of the

Christian life. At every stage of develop-

ment our life. may be perfect • vet if

God's purpose for us is fulfilled, there will

be continual advancement."—Christ's

Ob-

ject Lessons,

page 65.

NOTE.—

The life of Jesus, the Saviour

of the world, was a pattern of . . . holi-

ness."—Spiritual

Gifts,

Vol. 3, p. 176.

How the Experience of

Christlikeness May Become Ours

What words of the apostles Peter

and Paul indicate that Christlikeness

of character is not suddenly attained?

2 Peter 3:18; Phil. 3:13, 14.

NOTE .—"Sanctification is not the work of

a moment, an hour, a day, but of a life-

time."—The

Acts of the Apostles,

page 560.

"The longest chain is composed of sep-

arate links. If one of these links is faulty,

the chain is worthless. Thus it is with

character. A well-balanced character is

formed by single acts well performed."—

Messages to Young People,

page 144.

"We must put to the stretch every spiri-

tual nerve and muscle. . . . God . . . does

not desire you to remain novices. He wants

you to reach the very highest round of

the ladder, and then step from it into the

kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus

Christ."—Our

High Calling,

page 217.

If we are to become like the

Master, what two things does Paul

say

are necessary for us to do? Heb.

3:1; 2

Cor. 3:18.

NoTE.—We are to "consider" Christ, and

we are to "behold" Him. "To be 'changed'

into the likeness of Christ is logically the

result of 'beholding'

Him."—S.D.A. Bible

Commentary,

on 2 Cor: 3:18.

"As Christ the Pattern is constantly kept

before the mind's eye, new habits will be

formed, powerful hereditary and cultivated

tendencies will be subdued and overcome,

self-esteem will be laid in the dust, old

habits of thought will be constantly re-

sisted, love for the supremacy will be seen

in its real, despicable character, and will be

overcome."—Our

High Calling,

page 99.

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Who are we to accept as our

teacher in the school of Christlike-

ness? Matt. 11:29, second part; John

6:68.

NoTE.—" 'Learn of me,' said the Divine

Teacher, 'for I am meek and lowly in

heart.' . . . We must learn self-denial, we

must learn courage, patience, fortitude,

and forgiving love. . . . If we have faith in

Jesus as our helper, if our eyes of faith are

directed to Him constantly, we shall be-

come like Jesus in character. . . . The les-

sons which Christ has given us will be

practiced."—Our

High Calling,

page 99.

What else is essential to the

development of a character like our

Saviour's? John 12:26.

NOTE.—" 'If any man serve Me, let him

follow Me.' This is the rule given in the

Word of God. By studying the life of

Christ, let the workers find out how. He

lived and worked. Let them strive each

day to live the life of Christ, seeking to

know the way of the

Lord."—Evangelism,

page 686.

What objectionable traits will

be eliminated from the life of the

person who is seeking to become like

Jesus? Col. 3:5, 6.

10.

What should be the ultimate

aim of all that we do? 1 Cor. 10:31.

Compare John 17:1.

NOTE.—"The religion of Christ concerns

all the affairs of man, whether in the

physical, the mental, or the spiritual

realm. . . .

"All the energies of the soul should be

used to advance the interests of God's

kingdom, and so to honor

God."—S.D.A.

Bible Commentary,

on 1 Cor. 10:31.

Encouraging Assurances of Help

11.

How does the apostle Peter

describe God's part and our part in

the work of sanctification? 2 Peter

1:3-5, 10, 11.

12.

In our endeavor to pattern our

life after the Master, of what may

we be certain? 1 Thess. 4:3, first

part.

NOTE.—"Our sanctification is God's ob-

ject in all His dealings with us. He has

chosen us from eternity that we might be

holy. Christ gave Himself for our redemp-

tion, that through faith in His power to

save from sin, we might be made complete

in Him."—Our

High Calling,

page 213.

13.

In what words does Jesus em-

phasize our need of help, and how,

through the gospel prophet, does Se

give assurance that this help will be

forthcoming if we seek it? John 15:

5; Isa. 27:5.

NOTE.—"Christ is our tower of strength,

and Satan can have no power over the

soul that walks with God in humility of

mind. The promise is, 'Let him take hold

of My strength, that he may make peace

with Me; and he shall make peace with

Me.' In Christ there is perfect and complete

help for every tempted soul. Dangers beset

every path, but the whole universe of

heaven is standing on guard, that none

may be tempted above that which he is

able to bear."—My

Life Today,

page 316.

14.

What precious promises of as-

surance encourage us as we press

toward the goal of Christlikeness?

2 Cor. 12:9.

NoTE.—"Jesus is our helper; in Him

and through Him we must conquer. . .

.The grace of Christ is waiting your demand

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upon it. He will give you grace and

strength as you need it if you ask Him... .

The Spirit of Christ in the heart will be

revealed in the character, will develop

noble qualities and powers. 'My grace is

sufficient' (2 Cor. 12:9), says Christ."—Our

High Calling,

page 29.

Personal Appeal

" 'This is the will of God, even your

sanctification.' Is it

your

will that your

desires and inclinations shall be brought

into harmony with the divine mind?"—

Ibid.,

p. 213.

THIRTEENTH SABBATH OFFERING •

December 24, 1966

South American Division

Pemphigus, or savage fire as it is commonly called in Brazil, is one

of the most dreaded diseases of medical history. It is a living death,

comparable only to leprosy. Ulcers and eczema, from the sole of the feet

to the top of the head, with a continual burning sensation, make the con-

dition of one with this disease most pathetic. We, as Seventh-day Adventists,

are operating the only private hospital in Brazil, at Mato Grosso, for the

treatment of this disease. This little hospital is one of the projects to

benefit from the Thirteenth Sabbath Offering overflow.

One poor • sufferer, as he pulled back the blood-stained sheet that

covered his head to prOtect it from flies, said, "Please thank the Adventists

wherever they are for the wonderful help they are giving us. I was once a

prosperous rancher with a fine family, but I am now become as Job. I have

lost my family and everything I possessed because of this terrible disease.

Now I hope to start life over again because of the good help of the

Adventists."

Won't you give a generous Christmas offering to help more of these

poor sufferers, and also to help our needy hospital at Sao Paulo, Brazil?

Lessons for the First Quarter

Sabbath School members who have failed to receive a senior

Lesson Quarterly'

for the first quarter of 1967 will be helped by the following outline in studying

the first lesson. The title of the series is "Studies in the Book of Daniel." The

title of the first lesson is "Opportunity, Apostasy, and Exile." The memory verse is

Deuteronomy 7:6. The study helps are

Christ's Object Lessons,

pages 284-290;

Prophets and Kings,

pages 479-490; the

S.D.A. Bible Commentary,

on the

references cited. The texts to be studied are:

Ques. 1. Ex. 19:3-8; Deut. 7:6.

Ques. 2. Deut. 28:2-13.

Ques. 3. Deut. 28:1, 2, 13, 14.

Ques. 4. Gen. 22:18; Deut. 28:10.

Ques. 5. Rom. 3:1, 2; Jer. 35:15.

Ques. 6. Isa. 5:1, 2 ; 27:6.

Ques. 7. Isa. 5:2-7; Ezek. 22:23-31.

Ques. 8. Deut. 29:24-28; Dan. 9:5-12.

Ques. 9. Deut. 30:1-3; Jer. 30:11.

Ques. 10. Jer. 32:37-42.

Ques. 11. Dan. 1:1-6.

Ques. 12. Dan. 5:11, 14; 6:3, 4.

Ques. 13. Dan. 1:17.

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27,173

33,671

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153

36,822

38,553

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34,723,000

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55.959

68,234

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156,925

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